In a method for generating signaling tones, a plurality of raw data sequences is generated using at least one recursive system. The plurality of raw data sequences is converted into a plurality of signaling tone sequences that follow a set of aesthetic music principles. In a system for generating signaling tones, a raw data sequence generator is configured to use at least one recursive system to generate a plurality of raw data sequences. A converter is configured to convert the plurality of raw data sequences into a plurality of signaling tone sequences that follow a set of aesthetic music principles. Signaling tone sequences generated by such a method or system may be suitable for use in, for example, telephones, cellular phones, pagers, personal digital assistants, consumer electronic devices, toys, games, paging systems, public address systems, intercom systems, etc.