Convert a Classic (sfil/movr) Finder sound file?

I just stumbled across a sound file I saved more than ten years ago, what seems to be called a "System 7 Finder Sound." It's basically a resource-fork-only file with a 'snd ' resource.
I actually may have a machine capable of running Classic, but I'd rather not. Is there a way, under 10.5 Intel, to convert this file into a usable sound? QuickTime Player and GarageBand both refuse to open it.

This addresses my question, but doesn't fully solve my problem. Playing the sound is nice, but I'd also like to convert it into a form I can (for instance) play as a preview in the Finder, without the need for a special-purpose utility.
Is there such an application? I'd much prefer free- or sample-ware, as I need this for only two or three files.

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