This sound is commonly labeled with the Dutch word kermis, which refers to a fairground or carnival. Online, creators use short kermis audio clips as attention-grabbing cues in edits about rides, bright lights, chaos and sensory overload. The appeal is simple: the sound quickly suggests a busy midway atmosphere without needing a full ambient track. It remains useful in short-form videos because it instantly signals excitement, noise and visual clutter in just a few seconds.