The harp has long been associated with angels, dreams and fairy tales, which is why its bright glissando became a familiar shorthand for magic in cartoons, films and online videos. Short harp clips are widely shared on soundboards and social media, where creators reuse them for reveals, transformations and gentle jokes. Because the sound is instantly recognisable and carries no dialogue, it works across languages and formats, and it remains popular for adding a light, whimsical touch to memes, edits and reaction clips.