Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a voice or sound produced with the vocal cords in a peculiar manner, often with a harsh or grating quality.

“The doctor examined the patient’s unusual vocal oxyphonia before diagnosing a throat condition.”

2. noun

In music, a type of singing or vocalisation that produces a harsh, grating sound, often used as an effect or in avant-garde music.

“The avant-garde singer experimented with oxyphonia in her performance art piece.”