A sound made by a mobile phone when an incoming call is received.
‘Polyphonic sound is basically a ringtone that can produce more than two notes at a time, sixteen to be precise, allowing for a tune that covers a broader spectrum of music.’
‘The latest trend in mobile phone is customising ringtones.’
‘However, the text failed to advise them that, as a result of requesting and receiving the free ringtone, they would also be signing up to receive three ringtones a week costing £1.50 each.’
‘Songwriters collected $71m last year in royalties from the sale of mobile phone ringtones.’
‘Mobile phone ringtones are seen as the basis for an increasingly lucrative music market - sales have already outstripped CD singles.’
‘Cara had one fleeting thought: Hey, that sounds just like my ringtone.’
‘The room grew silent, which made the sound of my ringtone seem that much more invasive and violating.’
‘The theme tune is now available as a ringtone for your mobile.’
‘The most popular downloads in the mobile content marketplace are ringtones, music and games.’
‘The manufacturer has given the phone an additional loudspeaker, so that ringtones, alarms and speaker calls sound much clearer.’
‘Planes will no longer be a haven from irritating ringtones with the arrival of cheaper ways to allow mobile phones to be used on aircraft.’
‘The caller and recipient both hear a ringtone and, once the recipient clicks on Answer Call, the call is initiated.’
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