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I'd argue that the 808 kick drum is the most iconic sound with the cowbell being a close second. I do love that cowbell, though!

I think the kick is most iconic with producers and people into electronic music, but the cowbell is most iconic with the general public.

Marcellus Pittman - Chicago Nights

The cowbell instantly makes me think of Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".

After hearing the tone, I immediately thought the same thing! Such a great song.

reminds me of old triple six mafia where sometimes it was the main melody, pitched of course