hangjelét

Hangjelét is a Hungarian term used to denote the audible aspect of a signal—the sound component that communicates information. The word combines hang (sound) with jel (signal) and the abstract suffix -ét, yielding a noun that refers to the character or quality of the sound associated with a signal. In practice, hangjelét covers parameters such as pitch, timbre, duration, rhythm, and loudness that listeners perceive as the signal’s audible signature.

The term is used primarily in technical and practical contexts, including telecommunications, alarms, notifications, and broadcasting, where an audible cue accompanies or substitutes for a visual or textual message. In analysis of signals, hangjelét is treated separately from the content of the message and from any visual indicators, focusing instead on how the sound communicates urgency, status, or information. In perceptual and design studies, researchers examine how variations in hangjelét affect recognition, reaction time, and user experience, guiding the selection and standardization of tones and beeps.

Etymologically, hangjelét is formed from the base words for “sound” and “signal,” with an abstract noun suffix that renders it as a property or characteristic of the signal’s audible component. While hangjelét is a specialized term, it is often encountered alongside related concepts such as hangjel (a specific audible signal) and jelzés (indication or signal) in technical documentation and linguistic discussions of acoustics and human–machine interaction.

See also: hangjel, jelzés, akusztika, értesítő hang, beeper.