paraphonia

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English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek παραφωνία (paraphōnía).

Noun

paraphonia (uncountable)

  1. (music) In Byzantine music, a melodic progression by consonances (fourths and fifths).

Etymology 2

From para- +‎ -phonia.

Noun

paraphonia (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) An abnormal condition or alteration of the voice, as at puberty.