a cappella
Pronunciation:
/ˌæ.kæˈpɛl.ə//ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/noun
Definitions
A vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment.
adjective
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Singing solely or mainly without instrumental accompaniment.
Example: An a cappella group sang during the wedding reception.
Related to a form of purely vocal music mostly associated with American college performance groups.
Alla breve.
adverb
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In a manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment; literally, "in the style of the (Sistine) Chapel (in Rome)", such as a musical Mass done a cappella.
Example: Groups of teens singing a cappella on street corners got recording contracts.
In alla breve time.