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a cappella

[ah kuh-pel-uh, ah kahp-pel-lah] / ˌɑ kəˈpɛl ə, ˌɑ kɑpˈpɛl lɑ /

ADJECTIVE

without instruments

Synonyms

WEAK

choral without accompaniment

ADVERB

without instruments

Synonyms

WEAK

choral without accompaniment

Example Sentences

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He along with Houston co-star and producer Kevin Costner argued for an a cappella beginning and slow build.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

He even manages to pull off an a cappella version of the 2004 Mario R&B ballad “Let Me Love You” without drifting into cringe territory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“I loved my brother,” he sings, a cappella.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It plays softly in the background, and then Bono sings it, solo, a cappella.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2025

This morning, Ty has us sing a cappella.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon