What is this sound called? (electronic one hit) (minimalist)

[barleydoggy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdfL2nY-Xs8

It is evident in the first second and repeats to the kick.

What is it termed? Can it be synthesized easily?

 

[barleydoggy]

Apparently I can make it by frequency modulating a sine wave with FM synthesis.