Music In Film
Music in VideoGames
Music Vocab
Instrumentation in Different Genres
Composers
100

This term describes music that fits seamlessly with the on-screen action, often unnoticed by the audience.

What is diegetic music

100

 This 1985 game introduced one of the most iconic video game themes of all time.

Super Mario Bros

100

This term refers to the main musical theme of a film or game.

What is a leitmotif?

100

This instrument is often associated with the soundtracks of Western films.

What is the electric guitar?

100

This composer created the score for The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

Who is Alan Menken

200

This 1977 film revolutionized the use of orchestral music in blockbuster cinema.

What is Star Ward

200

 This term refers to music that dynamically changes based on player actions.

What is Adaptive Music

200

This Italian term means "growing louder" in music.

What is crescendo

200

This instrument is prominent in the scores of Studio Ghibli films.

What is the Harp

200

This animated film features a score by Michael Giacchino.

What is Up

300

This composer is known for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, including Psycho.

Who is Bernard Hermann

300

This composer is known for creating the music for The Legend of Zelda series. (

Who is Koji Kondo

300

This term refers to the combination of different musical parts at the same time.

What is harmony

300

This genre often uses synthesizers to create futuristic soundscapes.

What is Sci Fi Music

300
Who composed for the film Gladiator
Who is Hans Zimmer
400

This 1994 animated film features a score by Hans Zimmer and Elton John.

What is The Lion King

400

This 1997 game popularized the use of full orchestral scores in RPGs.

What is Final Fantasy

400

This term describes the speed at which a piece of music is played.

What is Tempo
400

This instrument is commonly used in horror film scores to create tension.

What is string section

400

Who composed the music for Jaws

John Williams

500

This type of music is played over the opening credits, setting the tone for the film.

What is Title Theme

500

This 2011 game by Austin Wintory features a Grammy-nominated orchestral score.

What is Journey

500

his term refers to the use of recurring musical ideas to represent characters or themes.

What is thematic transformation

500

This genre often features the use of brass instruments for heroic themes.

What is action music

500

This game series features Uematsu's most famous compositions.

Final Fantasy