a cappella singer

No instruments needed

An a cappella singer performs without instrumental accompaniment, using only the voice.

The term comes from Italian meaning "in the chapel style," referring to unaccompanied church music.

A cappella singers often perform in groups where voices simulate instruments—one person beatboxing, others providing harmony: She's an a cappella singer with a campus group.

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doo-wop · close harmony · beatbox · soloist · ensemble · pitch · pitch perfect · blend · unaccompanied · voice · hum · melody · soprano · alto · tenor · bass · resonance · breath control

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One who performs music

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G