This uncommon sound effect is heard whenever a contestant in Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? locks in a wrong answer to the final question. It is used worldwide, with a few exceptions.

Used In

TV Shows

  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (American game show)
  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (British game show)
    • In Greece on 30 January 2001, an alternate version was heard, while in Australia on 13 May 2013 (Hot Seat), a low-pitched version was played.

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