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aphonia

/əˈfoʊniə/ noun · British & US
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What does aphonia mean?

noun

A complete or partial loss of voice, often due to illness or injury. In music, a type of vocal technique that involves singing without vibrato.

Example

"The singer's sudden aphonia during the performance left the audience stunned."

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