turkey tones
The term "turkey tones" varies in meaning across different fields, including telecommunications, hunting, and audio production.
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Definition
C1Telecommunications
(slang, technical)A sequence of sounds generated by a PBX system indicating a dialing error or service denial.
Example
- The call couldn't be completed, and turkey tones were heard on the line.
B2Hunting
(informal)The various sounds made by wild turkeys, often imitated by hunters to attract the birds.
Example
- The hunter used a call to replicate turkey tones and lure the birds closer.
C1Audio Production
(technical)A specific range of audio frequencies, typically between 250 Hz to 500 Hz, associated with a boxy or hollow sound.
Example
- The engineer adjusted the equalizer to reduce the turkey tones in the recording.
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