SMTV jingle

The SMTV jingle (Seratofian: SMTV džingël) refers to the opening of the Seratofian National Television (SMTV). The 8-second jingle originally started as an opening theme for the SMTV is now widely used outside of its original intended purpose in Seratof, serving as a generic opening jingle or theme to a variety of events, occasions, and occurrences. The melody is often synonymous with beginnings and starts of shows and programs on television, and the start of business for offices, shops, and. In addition, schools often play the jingle to indicate the beginning of classes. The jingle is often regarded by many as the most recognizable tune in Seratof, with most Seratofians hearing the jingle multiple times during the day in various settings.

It is now customary to play the jingle before the national anthem, and most official renditions of the national anthem include the jingle before the main melody. While previously only SMTV used the jingle to indicate opening, virtually all TV and radio stations now play the jingle in its opening to catch the attention of the listener. Offices and shopping malls would play the jingle during opening time, and many schools have replaced the morning bell with the jingle. In parliament, it is now also customary to play the jingle before every session to mark the opening.

History
The first broadcast in Seratof occured on the 1st of June 1956 after several years of preparation. The sole TV station, SMTV, began the first broadcast at 10 AM with the opening card accompanied by the jingle, composed by a technician at SMTV.

Popularity
So popular it has become the national jingle of seratof