a cappella vs single-handed

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. 

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. 

noun
  • A vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment. 

single-handed

adj
  • Without help from others; unassisted. 

  • Using only one hand. 

  • Designed for only one hand. 

adv
  • In a single-handed manner. 

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