There’s a certain musical phrase that you’ve probably heard hundreds of times. It’s used to emphasize dramatic moments in movies, cartoons, commercials and musicals, most often as a gag. But while this little melody is everywhere today, the question is: Where did it come from? In this episode, we investigate the mysterious origins of a famous 3-note sting. Featuring Sound Historian <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-feaster-650604b/">Patrick Feaster</a> and Composer <a href="http://www.dickwalter.co.uk/">Dick Walter</a>.Follow the show on <a href="http://twitter.com/20korg">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/20korg">Facebook</a>, & <a href="https://reddit.com/r/20k">Reddit</a>.Subscribe to our Youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFu_7pxU3-CByq7bxjVuE4Q">here</a>.Sign up for <a href="https://glow.fm/20k/">Twenty Thousand Hertz+</a> to get our entire catalog ad-free + our bonus show MicroHertz!If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at <a href="http://mystery.20k.org/">mystery.20k.org</a>.Read the original <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jan/18/dun-dun-duuun-where-did-pop-cultures-most-dramatic-sound-come-from">article</a> that inspired this episode, by producer & journalist <a href="https://ameliatait.com/">Amelia Tait</a>.Download <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857">Overcast</a> in the App Store for a powerful, simple podcast player.Try out Harry’s with a $3 starter set at <a href="https://www.harrys.com/20k">harrys.com/20k</a>.Visit <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/20k">athleticgreens.com/20k</a> to get a one-year supply of vitamin D and 5 travel packs free with your first purchase.Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/20k">betterhelp.com/20k</a>.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: <a href="https://www.20k.org/episodes/shockhorrora">https://www.20k.org/episodes/shockhorrora</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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