aulophobia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek αὐλός (aulós, “flute”) +‎ -phobia.

Noun

aulophobia (uncountable)

  1. The fear of flutes.
    • 2018 October 23, Melissa Mignogna, “Phobias: Fight or flight from the flutes explained.”, in The Woodlands Behavioral Health & Wellness Center‎[1]:
      Some people are terrified of something most would consider so trivial such as a musical instrument (that we typically get joy from), but to a sufferer of aulophobia - “woodwind” you know - stage fright at the orchestra is taken to a new level!

Usage notes

  • Mainly in word lists. Not a medical term.
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