Day 1 -Silent Films
When music was first combined with a silent film, what instrument was used?
Piano
What type of music sums up the general mood of a film?
Theme music
What is the name of the American movie music composer we studied?
John Williams
Music helps set the ___________ for the scene.
mood
What movie had special theme music for each character?
Star Wars
What is the name of the Movie Director we talked about?
Steven Spielberg
When music was first added to a film, was it written especially for the movie, or was it popular music of the day?
Popular music of the day
Theme music isn't the only type heard in a movie. What is the "other" type called?
Incidental or Background Music
Which movie music/clip did we see that was released the same year as Star Wars (it was not as successful as Star Wars)?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Often times the pianist didn't get to preview a film before the 1st showing to the public. This created problems. What did movie companies come up with to solve that problem?
Cue Sheets
State 1 question you should consider when adding music to a scene...
Mr. D will verify
When John Williams wrote Star Wars, people thought he was inspired by what piece?
Mars
Who were the 2 popular actors in early films that we saw in class?
Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin
State 2 questions you should consider when adding music to a scene...
Mr. D will verify
What New England orchestra did John Williams direct?
Boston Pops