Chase music has long been a shorthand in film and television for pursuit, danger and comic panic, with fast tempos and driving percussion signalling that a character is on the run. Online, creators have borrowed that same shorthand for short-form videos, memes and edits, where a few seconds of urgent music can turn a mundane moment into a chase. Because the style is instantly recognisable even without visuals, it remains a popular choice for gaming clips, vlogs and parody scenes that need instant tension and pace.