Dictionary entry

G05353

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

φθόγγος

Alt. φθόγγος, ὁ,

I. "any clear, distinct sound", esp. "the voice" of men, Hom., attic; also of animals, Soph., Eur.

II. generally, "a sound", as distinguished from "a voice" (φωνή), Plat.:—of musical sounds, Eur.