Stinger

Also called: Sting

A short musical phrase or chord added at a scene change, an entrance, or a similar event.

Listen for two short notes followed by a long, low chord at the reveal.

Often confused with

Impact: A sound effect centered on a short, forceful hit rather than a musical phrase or chord
Earcon: A signal with an assigned meaning, such as app completion or error, rather than a musical accent for a scene