Phonophobia – Fear of loud noises
Opening certain products like a tube of biscuits can sometimes cause a loud pop sound, irritating some people. The fear of this loud or pop sound is called phonophobia. Phonophobia can also extend to the fear of loud devices like alarms.
Phonophobia can be triggered when a piece of solemn music suddenly becomes loud. It can be quite startling to some people, but phonophobia creates fear that can lead to hyperventilation or panic attacks.