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Definition of A cappella
1. Adjective. Sung without instrumental accompaniment. "They sang an a cappella Mass"
Similar to: Unaccompanied
2. Adverb. Without musical accompaniment. "They performed a cappella"
Medical Definition of A cappella
1. In church or chapel style; said of compositions sung in the old church style, without instrumental accompaniment; as, a mass a capella, i. E, a mass purely vocal. A time indication, equivalent to alla breve. Origin: It. See Chapel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)