Movies
This movie was an example of background music. The character was dancing to the music in his headphones.
What is Demolition Movie?
In this musical film function the characters are aware of the music being played.
"What is Source Music?
This character's leitmotif is represented by the "Imperial March"
Who is Darth Vadar?
This film uses a "hit" when lightening strikes the clock tower.
What is Back to the Future?
Name 3 examples of "sources" music can be played from
What is (any of 3 of these are correct)
Radio
TV
Headphones
CD Player
Record Player
Etc.
In this movie, both background music and source music was used in the same scene.
What is Independence Day?
This music is played during the opening scene and sets up the entire essence of the film.
What is Main Title Music?
This Star Wars character's Lietmotif shows his character development from his early years to adulthood.
Who is Annikan Skywalker?
This film's overture was played in class as an example.
What is Much a do about nothing?
This musical function is an exact representation of the films visuals. The music parallels the film's action.
What is Underscoring?
The composer provides a touch of "realism" in this film's opening credits?
This function requires quick fluctuating musical gestures. A musical "cue to cue" style a la old "Mickey Mouse" cartoons.
What is "Mickey Mousing"
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
This famous film score composer uses Leitmotif's throughout his Star Wars Trilogies.
Who is John Williams?
Mickey Mouse Style was represented by a few different movies; name one?
What is: (any answer below is correct)
Skeleton Dance
Spiderman
Planet of the Apes
Commercial Functions was described by using examples from which 2 movies.
What are Despicable Me (Happy) and Skyfall (Skyfall)?
In this old film the composer had a choice to use underscoring or source music to accompany the scene. He chose underscoring.
What is Touch of Evil?
A musical theme or melody that represents a specific character.
What is Leitmotif?
Leitmotif's are also used in this musical art form.
What is Opera?
In this film the characters are aware of the "source music" they are playing through the radio. A song the characters band sung themselves.
What is That Thing You Do?
You do need to be a composer to be involved in music and film. Name 2 other music and film careers.
Multiple Answers May Vary
In this film the composer uses a 5 note motive to base the entire film. This motive is used to communicate with the alien mothership.
What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
A sudden burst of sound used to enhance a short burst of action.
What is:
Character
Setting
Emotion
Evolution
This movie series is pretty well known for its Main Title Music.
What is Star Wars?
This movie was mentioned in class as another example of "Realism".
(Hint: It is not Braveheart)
What is The Mummy?