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单词 a cappella
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a cappella

[ ah kuh-pel-uh; Italian ah kahp-pel-lah ]
/ ˌɑ kəˈpɛl ə; Italian ˌɑ kɑpˈpɛl lɑ /
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adverb, adjective Music.

without instrumental accompaniment.
in the style of church or chapel music.

Origin of a cappella

1875–80; <Italian: in the manner of a chapel (choir)

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British Dictionary definitions for a cappella

a cappella
/ (ɑː kəˈpɛlə) /

adjective, adverb

music without instrumental accompaniment

Word Origin for a cappella

Italian: literally, according to (the style of the) chapel
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Cultural definitions for a cappella

a cappella
[ (ah kuh-pel-uh) ]

Choral singing performed without instruments. The expression means “in chapel style” in Italian. Centuries ago, religious music composed for use in chapels — which, unlike large churches, had no organs — was usually for voices only.

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