English Explanatory Dictionary

paraphonia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In Byzantine music, a melodic progression by consonances (fourths and fifths).
noun
  1. An abnormal condition or alteration of the voice, as at puberty.

Word forms

paraphonia

Etymology

From Ancient Greek παραφωνία (paraphōnía).

Related words

paraphone paraphonic paraphony paraphonia clangens paraphonia puberum paraphonia pubescentium: the harsh deep irregular voice observed in boys at puberty
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