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POLYPHONIC RING TONE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephones
DEF

A ringtone that can play several types of tones at a time ...

CONT

The polyphonic ringtone can offer a more complex sounding song than the monophonic ringtone, because it allows harmony, instead of a single line of music.

OBS

The first polyphonic ringtones used sequenced recording methods such as MIDI [musical instrument digital interface].

Key term(s)
  • polyphonic ring tone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphones
DEF

Sonnerie qui peut précisément reproduire de la musique complexe en utilisant plusieurs notes simultanément.

Spanish

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