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ringtoneThe audible sound made by a telephone to announce that a call is coming in. The traditional ringtone was in the 440-480 Hz range, but as cellphone usage grew, it became obvious that ringtone differentiation would become important. Modern cellphones support a wide frequency range that allows for several bars of music to be played. Phones come with a selection of built-in ringtones and accept new ones from one or more ringtone services that are downloaded for a fee. Ringtones have become a fad, providing another mode of self-expression. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Billboard magazine, well known for its charts tracking music popularity, is now publishing a Top-20 chart for polyphonic ringtones. Known as polyphonic ringtones, the sounds that emanate from cell phones are rather primitive when compared with a conventional stereo system. Much of the appeal of polyphonic ringtones (especially 16-voice) stemmed from their novelty, imagination and low cost. |
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