a cappella
adverb or adjective
a cap·pel·la
| \ ˌä-kə-ˈpe-lə
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variants:
or less commonly a capella
Definition of a cappella
: without instrumental accompaniment
The choir sang the chants a cappella.
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Examples of a cappella in a Sentence
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Three-time Grammy Award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix performs alongside pop artist Rachel Platten. — Allana Haynes, baltimoresun.com, "14 can’t-miss events in Howard County in August and September," 31 July 2019 Below, Perry shares a special a cappella session backstage. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "Dolly Parton Makes Surprise Appearance with The Highwomen at Newport Folk Festival," 29 July 2019 While, as their name suggests, the Summer Singers only meet for a couple of months a year, conductor Russell Adrian chooses his singers well and shapes their entirely a cappella sound impressively. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, "Review: Summer Singers may have the hope and harmony you need," 21 July 2019 For more information, email Rex Barnes at [email protected] or call 561-533-9699. Disney Music Group’s a cappella singing sensation DCappella will be at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County for a surprise performance. — Jennifer Boehm, sun-sentinel.com, "10 things to do with the kids this weekend: July 18-21," 16 July 2019 Beatboxing group Berywam had the America's Got Talent judges transported to a music festival with their a cappella takes on EDM songs. — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, "Watch Beatboxing Group Berywam Nail Their Rapid-Fire Rap on 'America's Got Talent': Exclusive," 12 July 2019 Based in New Haven, the Community Men’s Choir is a four-man a cappella gospel group reminiscent of the Motown sound from the 1960s and 1970s. — courant.com, "Community News For The Vernon Edition," 27 June 2019 Last summer, Ben Bram — the Grammy-winning arranger and producer for a cappella sensation Pentatonix — reached out to Mrozak. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Citizen Queen could be the next big girl group. Milwaukee's Hannah Mrozak is one of the singers.," 17 June 2019 Over the years, Pentatonix has quickly become one of the most iconic a cappella groups in the world. — Gianluca Russo, Teen Vogue, "Pentatonix Releases "Evolution of Ariana Grande" Mashup," 27 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'a cappella.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for a cappella
a cappella
adverb
English Language Learners Definition of a cappella
: without instrumental music
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