acappella

[ˌɑːkəˈpɛlə]

acappella Definition

singing without instrumental accompaniment.

Using acappella: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acappella" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The group performed an acappella version of the song.

  • Example

    She has a beautiful acappella voice.

  • Example

    The choir sang acappella in the church.

acappella Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acappella

Antonyms for acappella

Phrases with acappella

  • to sing without instrumental accompaniment

    Example

    The group decided to sing acappella for their performance.

  • a musical group that sings without instrumental accompaniment

    Example

    The acappella group performed at the school's talent show.

  • a musical composition that is written to be sung without instrumental accompaniment

    Example

    The choir director created an acappella arrangement of the song for the upcoming concert.

Origins of acappella

from Italian 'a cappella', meaning 'in chapel style'

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Summary: acappella in Brief

'Acappella' [ˌɑːkəˈpɛlə] refers to singing without instrumental accompaniment. It is often used to describe vocal performances, such as 'The group performed an acappella version of the song.' 'Acappella' can also be used as an adjective, as in 'She has a beautiful acappella voice.' The term comes from the Italian 'a cappella,' meaning 'in chapel style.'