paraphonia

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek παραφωνία (paraphōnía).

Noun

paraphonia (uncountable)

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

Related terms

• paraphone
• paraphonic
• paraphony

Etymology 2

From para- +‎ -phonia.

Noun

paraphonia (uncountable)

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

Related terms

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