Mastertone
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A ringtone consisting of an extract from an original recorded work (and not a synthesised imitation).
"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.”"
Example
More examples"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.”"
Etymology
Blend of master + ringtone.
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