Words Related to the Root 'Phon' Meaning 'Sound'

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An instrument of wooden bars that makes a ringing sound when struck

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Xylophone

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The science of sounds, used as a method of teaching reading

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Phonics

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Beautiful sounds

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Euphony

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A series of musical answers sung back and forth between groups

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Antiphony

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Harsh sounds

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Cacophony

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An instrument for intensifying small sounds

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Microphone

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Loss of voice due to paralysis of the vocal cords

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Aphonia

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Instrumental piece in which musicians play together

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Symphony

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A letter or word expressing the same sound as another

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Homophone

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Type of volcanic rock that makes a ringing sound when struck

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Phonolite