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You're at a deafeningly loud, chaotic party, yet you instantly snap your head around when you hear what specific sound?

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You're at a deafeningly loud, chaotic party, yet you instantly snap your head around when you hear what specific sound?

You're at a deafeningly loud, chaotic party, yet you instantly snap your head around when you hear what specific sound?
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