這首主題曲創作於 1963 年，為電影《The Pink Panther》（粉紅豹）主題音樂，由 Henry Mancini 為導演 Blake Edwards 所作。主題旋律最初由薩克斯風演奏，立刻以其獨特的爵士味與神祕幽默的氛圍成為經典。該旋律後來成為整個《Pink Panther》系列電影與卡通動畫的代表音樂。
音樂風格特色：
以 爵士風（Jazz）與滑稽偵探風（Comedic Suspense） 為主調。
節奏型常見 Swing、Shuffle 或帶有 輕微拉拍（laid-back） 的律動。
和聲上頻繁使用 E minor 調性、七和弦（7th chord） 與 增減音階色彩（如 E♭7, F7, A♭7 等）。
主題旋律以 半音階進行、爵士滑音（glissando）、倚音（grace notes） 及 延音（long sustain） 建立神秘、戲謔的氣氛。
Background
Composed in 1963 by the legendary American composer Henry Mancini, The Pink Panther Theme was written for Blake Edwards’s film The Pink Panther. The theme, originally played by a tenor saxophone, immediately became iconic for its mysterious, jazzy, and humorous character.
It has since become the musical signature of the entire Pink Panther series—appearing in films, TV shows, and cartoons.
Musical Style
A blend of cool jazz and comedic suspense music.
Typical rhythmic patterns include swing and shuffle, with a laid-back groove.
Harmonies feature E minor tonality, frequent 7th and chromatic chords (E♭7, F7, A♭7), and colorful alterations.
The melody is rich in chromatic motion, glissandi, grace notes, and sustained tones, producing a sly, sneaky atmosphere—just like the Pink Panther himself.
