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The old sound of typing? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ping

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'the old sound' is the definition.
'ping' can be an answer for 'sound' (ping is a kind of sound). I'm not certain of the 'the old' bit.

'typing?' is the wordplay.
'PING' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ping that I've seen before include "Abrupt high-pitched ringing sound" , "Sharp ringing sound" , "Short high-pitched sound" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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