Terms
Music that the actors in the scene can not hear while filming
Non-Diegetic Music
These are the four functions/reasons why music is in a movie scene
Action, Dialogue, Dramatic Climax, Transition
This movie was considered to be revolutionary in film music because of how well the music matched up with the on screen action. (1933)
King Kong
This is a visual cue in the Lion King during the be prepared scene that matches up with the changing dynamics (volume).
The colors change from cool to warm.
The two instrument sections most often used in action films
Brass and Percussion
Diegetic Music
The opening or distinguishing music of a film
Theme
This is the type of instrument that film music was first played on.
Piano (or Organ)
The difference between Mickey Mousing and Foley
Mickey Mousing = Music
Foley = Everyday Objects
Instrument family that is considered to be the most expressive due to the fact that its sound is so closely related to the human voice.
String
Using everyday objects to make sound effects
Foley
Chords that sound sadder in nature and are often used to express sadness or fear.
Minor Chords
These are the two reasons why film music first came about.
1. To drown out the sound of the projector
2. To quiet the audience
This film is considered to be the first ever horror film (with no original soundtrack)
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Name an instrument that is part of the percussion family
Teacher approval
Mickey Mousing
The German word meaning "character theme"
Leitmotif
This was the first movie that had Mickey Mouse and the iconic Mickey Mouse whistle theme.
Steamboat Willie
John Williams used this instrument family primarily in Anakin's theme to imitate his innocent nature before he becomes Darth Vader
Woodwinds
Sounds that are too low for the human ear to recognize, but used in horror films to bypass the logical part of our brain and make us feel scared
Infra sounds
Relying on a viewer's past knowledge of history, music, movies, art, etc. to make a connection to something in a movie
Referencing
Sounds that happen in horror films that include screeching violins and rapid note changes.
Non-linear sounds
The first full length feature animated film in color. (Foreign Film based on Arabian Nights)
Prince Achmed
The two purposes of a spotting session
1. To find out where the music starts and stops
2. To decide why the music is in the movie scene
An instrument that can be played many different ways and is often used to make sounds in horror films
Waterphone