a cappella

Norwegian

/a.kɑˈpelːa/

adverb
Definitions
  • (music) a cappella in a manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian alla cappella (in the manner of the chapel).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

alla cappella

Gloss

in the manner of the chapel

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