tapcue

noun
UK /ˈtæp.kjuː/
US /ˈtæp.kjuː/

A tapcue is a little signal that tells you when to tap something.

The game showed a tapcue on the screen, so I tapped the button.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small sound or vibration that reminds you to tap your phone.

My phone gave a tapcue when the message arrived.

3. A mark on a screen that shows where to tap next.

Follow the tapcue to open the next level.

4. A gentle touch used to get someone's attention.

She gave me a tapcue on the shoulder to say hello.