coup de main - noun
kü-də-ˈmaⁿ
Definition of coup de main : an attack that achieves complete surprise.

Taylor Swift pays tribute to Carole King at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Taylor Swift opened the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with a tribute to Carole King as she sung 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' to a crowd of 12,000. 

As Swift spoke about the 'Tapestry' album, she adoringly stated: “It was a watershed moment for humans in the world with feelings and for cats who have big dreams of one day ending up on iconic album covers.”