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The classic Globo plim plim ident sound used on Brazilian TV. People add it to punchlines, abrupt cuts and nostalgic edits about Globo.

This clip is the short Globo plim plim chime, a clean two-note television ident instantly recognized by many Brazilian viewers. It has a bright, polished sound that lands quickly and leaves a neat broadcast-style finish. In edits, it works like a tiny stamp of recognition, often making a joke feel more official, ironic or nostalgic. Because the audio is so brief, creators use it to punctuate scene changes, reveal a fake TV moment, or signal that something feels like it belongs on Brazilian television.

The plim plim sound is associated with TV Globo in Brazil and is widely recognized as one of the network's signature on-air cues. By 2019, versions of the chime were still circulating heavily in short clips, memes and reposts, which helped keep it familiar to younger viewers online. Its staying power comes from how short and unmistakable it is: two notes that instantly suggest television, branding and Brazilian pop-culture nostalgia in almost any edit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Globo plim plim sound?

It is the short two-note chime associated with TV Globo in Brazil. Many people know it as the network's signature ident sound, and it is often used online to evoke television, nostalgia or an official broadcast-style transition.

Why do people use the plim plim sound in memes?

Creators use it because the sound is instantly recognizable and very short. It can turn a cut, reaction or reveal into something that feels like a TV moment, which adds irony, polish or Brazilian nostalgia to the joke.

How should I use this sound in a video edit?

It works best on a precise visual cue such as a freeze frame, logo pop-up, scene cut or punchline ending. Since the clip is so brief, lowering music just before it helps the chime land clearly and feel intentional.