The quote 'There is a time for everything, and this is the time for a Pink Panther' introduces the legendary bumbling Inspector Clouseau. The film’s main theme, however, is carried by the tenor saxophone. Henry Mancini used the instrument’s 'cool' and 'sneaky' timbre to represent the elusive jewel thief. The saxophone’s ability to 'growl' and slide between notes gave the film its sophisticated yet humorous atmosphere. This theme became one of the most recognizable in cinema history, proving that the saxophone can define the 'swagger' of a movie legend and the rhythmic pace of its most comedic and bumbling dialogue.