Definitions

1. noun

A sudden, striking, or complete change in a quality or state.

“The apophony in the artist’s style was evident in her latest exhibition, as she completely shifted from abstract to realistic paintings.”

2. noun

A sudden, complete, or striking change in the pitch or quality of a sound, especially in music or poetry.

“The apophony of the solo violinist’s notes brought the audience to their feet in applause.”

3. noun

A sudden, complete, or striking change in a linguistic sound or form.

“The apophony in the dialect spoken in that region was a unique characteristic of their language.”