a capella

See also: acapella

English
WOTD – 22 November 2008

Pronunciation
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Adverb

a capella (not comparable)

  1. Alternative spelling of a cappella

Adjective

a capella (not comparable)

  1. Alternative spelling of a cappella

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian a cappella (“in the manner of a chapel choir”, literally “from the chapel”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌaː kɑˈpɛ.laː/
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  • Hyphenation: a ca‧pel‧la

Adverb

a capella

  1. a cappella, singing without instrumental accompaniment.

Derived terms

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian a cappella (“in the manner of a chapel choir”, literally “from the chapel”).

Adverb

a capella (not comparable)

  1. a capella

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian a cappella (“in the manner of a chapel choir”, literally “from the chapel”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /a.kaˈpe.la/

Adverb

a capella

  1. a capella
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