"percapella" meaning in English

See percapella in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: percapellas [plural]
Etymology: Blend of percussive + a cappella. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|percussive|a cappella}} Blend of percussive + a cappella Head templates: {{en-noun}} percapella (plural percapellas)
  1. (music) A vocal performance that only has percussive accompaniment.
    Sense id: en-percapella-en-noun-9jGh95s1 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Music Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
     
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