Tarzan Call

1,298 Views

52 Users liked

Content generated with AI assistance

About this sound

✦ AI

The classic Tarzan call, a rising jungle yell made famous by Edgar Rice Burroughs' ape-man, used in memes and videos for a dramatic arrival or wild entrance.

The Tarzan call is a long, rising jungle yell that starts low, builds into a series of rapid yodel-like notes, and ends on a high, echoing cry. It sounds wild, confident and instantly recognisable, even to people who have never seen a Tarzan film, because the shape of the call is so distinctive. In a video it works like a signal flare: it announces someone arriving, swinging into action or taking on a challenge with exaggerated bravado. The yell carries a sense of untamed energy and comic heroism, turning an ordinary entrance into something theatrical and larger than life.

Tarzan was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs in his 1912 novel Tarzan of the Apes, but the famous yell became widely known through Johnny Weissmuller’s portrayal in the 1932 film Tarzan the Ape Man. The call was later reused across films, cartoons and television, becoming shorthand for jungle adventure itself. Online, editors and meme makers adopted it as a quick audio cue for bold entrances, rescues and over-the-top confidence, which is why it still appears in short videos and reaction clips today.

Use Cases

✦ AI

Frequently Asked Questions

✦ AI

What is the Tarzan call?

The Tarzan call is the character's signature jungle yell, a rising, yodel-like cry used to signal other animals, announce his presence, or call for help across the jungle.

Where does the Tarzan call come from?

It comes from Tarzan, created by Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1912, and became famous through Johnny Weissmuller's performance in the 1932 film Tarzan the Ape Man.

Why do creators use the Tarzan call in videos?

Creators use it because it instantly signals a bold entrance, a wild adventure, or exaggerated confidence, adding humour and energy without needing any dialogue or explanation.