mastertone

English

Etymology

Blend of master +‎ ringtone.

Noun

mastertone (plural mastertones)

1. A ringtone consisting of an extract from an original recorded work (and not a synthesised imitation).
   • 2007 September 14, Andrew Adam Newman, “Marley Family’s Vitriol Leads Verizon to Bite Back”, in New York Times‎:

     In a written statement, Universal said it was disappointed that “the Marley estate has chosen to take such an extreme and meritless position that a customary promotional campaign highlighting the availability of Marley mastertones somehow constitutes an ‘endorsement’ of Verizon over all.”

Synonyms

• realtone
• truetone

Anagrams

• nattersome, romanettes