a cappella
adverb/phrase | /a cappella/
Foreign Words & PhrasesItalianEASY
singing without instrumental accompaniment; purely vocal music
Literal meaning:
"in the manner of the chapel"
a cappella
adverb/phrase | /a cappella/
Foreign Words & PhrasesItalianEASYsinging without instrumental accompaniment; purely vocal music
Literal meaning:
"in the manner of the chapel"
Learning Progress
Examples
"The choir sang the hymn a cappella during the service."
"For the audition she performed an a cappella version of the song."
Mnemonic Trick
Think: chapel = church singing with voices only → no instruments
Source: Foreign Words & PhrasesAdded: 9/28/2025
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