A Cappella

B2 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ə ˌkəˈpɛlə/

Definitions of a cappella

noun a style of singing without instrumental accompaniment

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy singing a cappella with my friends.

A2 The choir performed beautifully a cappella.

B1 She has a lovely voice for singing a cappella.

B2 The group harmonized perfectly while singing a cappella.

C1 The a cappella performance was truly mesmerizing.

C2 The a cappella group's rendition of the song was breathtaking.

adverb sung without instrumental accompaniment

Example Sentences

Examples of a cappella in a Sentence

formal The choir performed an exquisite a cappella rendition of a classical piece.

informal We're going to sing a cappella at the talent show tonight.

slang The group nailed their a cappella performance at the competition.

figurative Her voice soared a cappella through the empty hall, filling it with emotion.

Grammatical Forms of a cappella

past tense

sang a cappella

plural

a cappella groups

comparative

more a cappella

superlative

most a cappella

present tense

sings a cappella

future tense

will sing a cappella

perfect tense

has sung a cappella

continuous tense

is singing a cappella

singular

a cappella

positive degree

a cappella

infinitive

to sing a cappella

gerund

singing a cappella

participle

sung a cappella

Origin and Evolution of a cappella

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Italian
Story behind the word: The term 'a cappella' originates from Italian, meaning 'in the manner of the chapel'. It refers to vocal music performed without instrumental accompaniment.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to sacred choral music, 'a cappella' has evolved to encompass a wide range of vocal performances across various genres and styles.