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| − | '''A cappella''' is a style of [[choir|choral]] [[music]] that originated in the late 15th century<ref>"A capella". ''The New Encyclopedia Britannica''. 15th ed., Vol. 1</ref> | + | '''A cappella''' is a style of [[choir|choral]] [[music]] that originated in the late 15th century,<ref>"A capella". ''The New Encyclopedia Britannica''. 15th ed., Vol. 1</ref> characterized by a choir singing sans instrumental accompaniment, though certain scholars of music debate the extent to which accompaniment is acceptable.<ref>https://www.singers.com/a-cappella.html</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
A cappella became a preeminent style in the late 16th century, as it was the preferred style of the choir of the [[Sistine Chapel]]. It is possible that the allegedly impure a cappella appeared during this time, as it was a tendency of churches to accompany their singers using church organs. By the 17th century, the a cappella genre was giving way to the [[cantata]]. | A cappella became a preeminent style in the late 16th century, as it was the preferred style of the choir of the [[Sistine Chapel]]. It is possible that the allegedly impure a cappella appeared during this time, as it was a tendency of churches to accompany their singers using church organs. By the 17th century, the a cappella genre was giving way to the [[cantata]]. | ||
| − | A cappella became popular again in the 1990s with groups such as [[Boyz II Men]] and [[Rockapella]]<ref>rockapella.com/discography</ref> | + | A cappella became popular again in the 1990s with groups such as [[Boyz II Men]] and [[Rockapella]],<ref>rockapella.com/discography</ref> though the style of Boyz II Men is a topic of debate.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6568309/exclusive-boyz-ii-men-get-vocal-about-doo-wop-a-cappella-and-las</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 19:50, March 3, 2017
A cappella is a style of choral music that originated in the late 15th century,[1] characterized by a choir singing sans instrumental accompaniment, though certain scholars of music debate the extent to which accompaniment is acceptable.[2]
History
A cappella became a preeminent style in the late 16th century, as it was the preferred style of the choir of the Sistine Chapel. It is possible that the allegedly impure a cappella appeared during this time, as it was a tendency of churches to accompany their singers using church organs. By the 17th century, the a cappella genre was giving way to the cantata.
A cappella became popular again in the 1990s with groups such as Boyz II Men and Rockapella,[3] though the style of Boyz II Men is a topic of debate.[4]
References
- ↑ "A capella". The New Encyclopedia Britannica. 15th ed., Vol. 1
- ↑ https://www.singers.com/a-cappella.html
- ↑ rockapella.com/discography
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6568309/exclusive-boyz-ii-men-get-vocal-about-doo-wop-a-cappella-and-las