a cappella vs carol

a cappella

noun
  • A vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment. 

adv
  • In a manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment; literally, "in the style of the (Sistine) Chapel (in Rome)", such as a musical Mass done a cappella. 

adj
  • Singing solely or mainly without instrumental accompaniment. 

  • Related to a form of purely vocal music mostly associated with American college performance groups. 

carol

noun
  • A round dance accompanied by singing. 

  • A (usually traditional) religious or secular song sung at Christmastime. 

  • A ballad or song of joy. 

verb
  • To sing carols; especially to sing Christmas carols in a group. 

  • To praise or celebrate in song. 

  • To sing in a joyful manner. 

  • To sing (a song) cheerfully. 

  • To participate in a carol (a round dance accompanied by singing). 

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