earcon

noun

earcon

noun

UK /ˈɪə̯.kɒn/ · US /ˈɪəɹˌkɑn/

Etymology Blend of ear + icon.

1

Broadcasting, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Media, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A brief, distinctive sound used to represent a specific item or event.

Derived terms: earconic
Related terms: lyricon, musicon

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