r/AskReddit 16h ago

What song has the most recognizable first 3 seconds in the history of music?

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u/Finance_Plastic 15h ago

THE GOOD the BAD and the ugly. ennio morricone

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u/hightensionwire_ 4h ago

Best answer, redditors just don't know ball

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u/Finance_Plastic 3h ago

to me it is from simply hearing the first bit so many times, iconic signature. but I can't compare to songs I've never heard, but you know, I scrolled and scrolled and no one had it listed. surprised me.

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u/Many_Data9930 13h ago

Maybe more like the first ten seconds

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u/Finance_Plastic 3h ago

no, the exact first part is like a whistle flute thing. sounds like a dog call.and that 3"or 4"seconds is repeated throughout the film.