The "Hejnal" is a traditional Polish trumpet signal that is played every hour from the tower of St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków. This distinctive melody is a symbol of the city and is performed to commemorate the historical events of the past, particularly the alerting of citizens to danger. The Hejnal is characterized by its unique, interrupted tune, which ends abruptly. This pause is a tribute to a 13th-century trumpeter who was shot while warning the city of an impending attack. Today, the Hejnal is broadcasted live on Polish radio and serves as a cultural emblem of Poland.