Who Wants to Be a Millionaire first aired in the United Kingdom in 1998 and became a global television format, with the United States version launching in 1999. Its dramatic lighting and electronic score, composed by Keith Strachan and Matthew Strachan, made every answer reveal instantly recognisable. The correct answer sting is part of that original sound design, marking a safe move up the prize ladder. Clips and recreations spread through quiz apps, classroom games and online videos, where the sting now works as shorthand for getting something right under pressure.
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The correct answer sound effect from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, the musical sting played when a contestant gets a question right on the quiz show.
This is the short celebratory sting heard on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire when a contestant's final answer is confirmed as correct. A rising synth swell resolves into a bright, confident chord with a percussive hit, lasting just under eight seconds. It signals relief and progress, moving the player up the money ladder. The sound feels tense for a beat then instantly rewarding, which is why it lands so well outside the show. Viewers recognise the payoff immediately, even without any question or host on screen, making a small correct choice feel like a major win.
