a cappella vs song

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. 

song

noun
  • A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing. 

  • A low price, especially one under the expected value; chiefly in for a song. 

  • A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal. 

  • An object of derision; a laughing stock. 

  • Poetical composition; poetry; verse. 

  • The distinctive sound that a male bird utters to attract a mate or to protect his territory; contrasts with call; also, similar vocalisations made by female birds. 

  • Any musical composition. 

  • The act or art of singing. 

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