acapella
Singing without instruments
Acapella (also a cappella) describes singing without instrumental accompaniment—voices alone.
The term comes from Italian meaning "in the chapel style," referring to unaccompanied church music.
Acapella has gained popularity through vocal groups and competitions: The group performed an acapella version of the song.
Beatboxing often substitutes for instruments in modern acapella arrangements.
Organized group of singers
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- madrigalUnaccompanied Renaissance choral composition
- motetSacred polyphonic choral work
anthem · polyphony · liturgy · requiem · mass · oratorio · carol · spirituals
Sound from throat
- beatboxingOral rhythm imitation
- scatImprovised vocal jazz
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- crooningSinging softly, sentimentally
falsetto · tenor · soprano · alto · bass · baritone · vibrato · legato
Combine into mixture
- consonanceHarmonious sound combination
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- intonationPitch variation in speech
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
resonance · homophony · texture · tonality · dissonance · chord · triad · interval
A cappella ensemble
- Pitch PerfectMusical about collegiate vocalists
- collegiateRelating to universities
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- meterDevice that measures usage
pulse · groove · measure · pace · clapping · stomping · snapping · body percussion
Live musical performance
- recitalSolo musical performance
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- stageRaised performance platform
live · busking · street performance · showcase · setlist · opener · encore · standing ovation
choir
Organized group of singers
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- madrigalUnaccompanied Renaissance choral composition
motet · anthem · polyphony · liturgy · requiem · mass · oratorio · carol · spirituals · barbershop
voice
Sound from throat
- beatboxingOral rhythm imitation
- scatImprovised vocal jazz
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
crooning · falsetto · tenor · soprano · alto · bass · baritone · vibrato · legato · staccato
blend
Combine into mixture
- consonanceHarmonious sound combination
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- intonationPitch variation in speech
tuning · resonance · homophony · texture · tonality · dissonance · chord · triad · interval · pitch
Pentatonix
A cappella ensemble
- Pitch PerfectMusical about collegiate vocalists
- collegiateRelating to universities
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
meter · pulse · groove · measure · pace · clapping · stomping · snapping · body percussion · bass drops
concert
Live musical performance
- recitalSolo musical performance
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
stage · live · busking · street performance · showcase · setlist · opener · encore · standing ovation · venue
- music makingsinging, jam session, jam sessions, karaoke, open mic
- specialty musicworld music, new age, ambient, electronica, folk
- DJ cultureDJ, turntable, mix, scratch, crossfade
- music samplesbreakbeat, vinyl crackle, 808 bass, chord progression, one-shot
- Islamic musiccall to prayer, devotional songs, religious chants, Quran recitation, prayer songs
- audiosound, headphones, audio track, volume control, sound recording
acapellaaccompanied
Went along with someone
orchestral · backed · symphonic · instrumental · instrumental accompaniment
acapellainstrumental
Serving as means
electronic · orchestral · synthesized · machine-made · auto-tuned
- acapella groupSingers performing without instruments