A cappella
Singing by a group of people without instrumental accompaniment
The word "A cappella" comes from the Italian phrase "Alla Capella", meaning "in the church style".
A cappella music follows the church traditions of polyphonic musical work by unaccompanied voices.
Example of A cappella
Common Ensemble
| Ensemble | Setting |
| Duet | 2 musicians |
| Trio | 3 musicians |
| Quartet | 4 musicians |
| Quintet | 5 musicians |
| Sextet | 6 musicians |
| Septet | 7 musicians |
| Octet | 8 musicians |
| String Orchestra | Group of strings |
| Wind Band | Group of woodwinds, brass, percussion |
| Brass Band | Group of brass, percussion |
| Percussion Band | Group of percussion |
| Orchestra | Group of strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion |
| Choir | Group of different parts of human voices |
| Jiangnan Sizhu | Group of Chinese strings and winds |
| Chinese Orchestra | Group of Chinese instruments |
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