Loss, through cerebral lesion, of the ability to remember tunes. ... Origin: G. Tonos, tone, + a-priv. + phasis, speech ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: tōn′ă-fā′zē-ă Definitions: 1. Loss, through cerebral lesion, of the ability to remember tunes.
tonaphasia 1. Loss, through cerebral lesion, of the ability to remember musical tunes. 2. A form of auditory agnosia in which a person has lost the ability to recognize or produce music.