ringtone

Definition

The sound made by a telephone when ringing.

Etymology

From ring + tone.

Example Sentences

• "voltage generator ringtone for installation in terminal stations of telephone communication systems for carrier wave"
• "The transducers used to measure cavity dynamic pressure and reed dynamic displacement are calibrated before each test, the ringtone oscillator assembly produces a sinusoidal driving pressure, with at most, a few small harmonics."
• "Introduces LT1684, a ringtone-generator integrated circuit (IC) for telephone systems from Linear Technology in California. Elimination of need for optoisolators; Function of active multipole filter within the IC; Adjustment of cadence, frequency and amplitude information;"