"earcon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: earcons [plural]
Etymology: Blend of ear + icon Etymology templates: {{blend|en|ear|icon}} Blend of ear + icon Head templates: {{en-noun}} earcon (plural earcons)
  1. (computing, broadcasting) A brief, distinctive sound used to represent a specific item or event. Wikipedia link: earcon Categories (topical): Broadcasting, Computing Related terms: lyricon, musicon

Inflected forms

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