A cappella

A cappella is one of those terms that sounds technical until you hear it: voices carrying the whole piece, with no instruments to lean on. Its roots are old and church-bound, but its modern life is broad, from Renaissance sacred music to polished pop and gospel vocal groups.

A cappella music guide

History

A cappella is one of those terms that sounds technical until you hear it: voices carrying the whole piece, with no instruments to lean on. Its roots are old and church-bound, but its modern life is broad, from Renaissance sacred music to polished pop and gospel vocal groups.