A cappella

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[edit]

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[edit]

1. ↑ "A capella". The New Encyclopedia Britannica. 15th ed., Vol. 1
2. ↑ https://www.singers.com/a-cappella.html
3. ↑ rockapella.com/discography
4. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6568309/exclusive-boyz-ii-men-get-vocal-about-doo-wop-a-cappella-and-las