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aphony

/ˈæfəni/ noun · British & US
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What does aphony mean?

noun

The quality of being without sound or voice; a voiceless or mute condition. In music, a sudden silence or cessation of sound.

Example

"The sudden silence in the concert hall was a striking example of aphony."

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