toque
1. A sound or melody played by a mobile phone or telephone to indicate an incoming call
I need to change my ringtone because it's too quiet.
Preciso mudar meu toque porque está muito baixo.
2. A customizable audio signal that alerts the user to a phone call or message
She downloaded a new ringtone for her smartphone.
Ela baixou um novo toque para seu smartphone.
In Brazil, ringtones became culturally significant in the 2000s as mobile phones proliferated. Brazilians frequently personalize their ringtones with popular music, forró, funk carioca, or sertanejo tunes. The term 'toque' is universally understood and used across all socioeconomic levels. In the USA, ringtone customization was a major trend, with people downloading popular songs and creating personalized alerts, though this has become less prominent with notification-based messaging apps.
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