- Other nostalgic sounds that made the top 25 include the noise of the typewriter.
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It may be a throwback to the past, but anyone who owned a mobile phone in the 1990s will remember the catchy Nokia ringtone.
In fact, the iconic series of descending musical tones has become so popular that a survey named it the most nostalgic sound of the ’80s, ’90s, and ’90s.
The jingle, which dates back to 1994, surpassed topics such as rewinding cassette tapes, dial-up Internet connections and the Pac-Man theme.
Other nostalgic sounds that made the top 25 included the clicking of keys on a typewriter and VHS tapes inserted into a video player.
The Nokia ringtone is one of the catchiest sounds of the 90s. Pictured is an archive image of the classic game Snake II played on a Nokia 6310i.
The study, commissioned tomorrow to mark World Hearing Day, found that 69 per cent of us felt certain noises could help improve our quality of life.
Gordon Harrison, chief audiologist at Specsavers, which commissioned the survey of 2,000 British adults, said: “When it comes to the science of nostalgia, our senses are amazing at picking up on memory cues.
«Sound plays a very important role in triggering memories and the emotions associated with them.
“The results also remind us how important our hearing is when it comes to remembering things and places and connecting with people.”
The study, commissioned tomorrow to mark World Hearing Day, found that 69 per cent of us felt certain noises could help improve our quality of life.
Many listen to specific sounds to improve their mood (48 percent), bring back memories (43 percent), sleep (25 percent) or reduce anxiety (29 percent).
But 85 percent admitted they take their hearing for granted and 27 percent never protect their hearing.
The jingle, which dates back to 1994, surpassed themes such as rewinding cassette tapes, dial-up Internet connections and the Pac-Man theme (stock image).
Other nostalgic sounds that appeared in the top 25 included the clicking of keys on a typewriter and VHS tapes inserted into a video player (stock image).
Of those surveyed by OnePoll, 45 percent said their hearing had gotten worse with age, and 55 percent were worried about losing it completely.
The top signs of hearing impairment cited by people were frequently having to ask others to repeat themselves (73 percent) and having the TV at an uncomfortable volume (73 percent).
Harrison added: “Although hearing loss is one of the most common health problems, it can be difficult to notice in the early stages.”
‘Good hearing protection and regular testing are simple ways to monitor your hearing and minimize hearing loss, so you can continue enjoying the sounds you love. If you notice changes in your hearing, seek help from an expert.’