dun dun
Dramatic reveal cue
Dun dun is a written representation of a dramatic musical sting—two low, ominous notes that signal suspense or revelation.
The sound is most associated with the TV series *Law & Order*, where it punctuates scene transitions.
In text, it marks a moment of mock suspense or ironic foreboding: I opened the fridge and the leftovers were gone... dun dun.
- thudDull impact noise
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
- cold openPre-title sequence segment
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
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