cowbell
noun
cow·bell
ˈkau̇-ˌbel 
: a bell hung around the neck of a cow to make a sound by which the cow can be located
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Ferrell is on the cowbell, and fictional music producer Bruce Dickinson’s (Christopher Walken) gotta have more cowbell, baby.
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Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Now in its landmark 50th season and with more Emmys than any other TV show, SNL has cemented its place in pop culture history — one cowbell at a time.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Cue the irreverent and whimsical twists to his sober and tailored suits and trenches, like the tiny cowbells referencing the Swiss heritage of the brand or his diving into the country’s folk stories, such as the legend of an Engadine lake mermaid, for fall 2024.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Regardless, there are plenty of interesting side stories including the members of Blue Öyster Cult discussing it as well as a trio of music producers who are trying to take credit for recording the song (and the cowbell).
—Peter White, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Now in its landmark 50th season and with more Emmys than any other TV show, SNL has cemented its place in pop culture history — one cowbell at a time.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Cue the irreverent and whimsical twists to his sober and tailored suits and trenches, like the tiny cowbells referencing the Swiss heritage of the brand or his diving into the country’s folk stories, such as the legend of an Engadine lake mermaid, for fall 2024.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Regardless, there are plenty of interesting side stories including the members of Blue Öyster Cult discussing it as well as a trio of music producers who are trying to take credit for recording the song (and the cowbell).
—Peter White, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Cowbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowbell. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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cowbell
noun
cow·bell
ˈkau̇-ˌbel
: a bell hung about the neck of a cow to indicate its whereabouts
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