Name that Mode!!
This mode is like major but with a ♭7, heard in adventure scores like How to Train Your Dragon.
What is Mixolydian?
What character does this belong to?
Song 1
Who is Darth Vader?
Gradually speeding up or increasing intensity in dynamic is called this.
What is a Crescendo?
What instrument is often used when heroic measures are being taken?
What is French Horn?
What is the highest grossing film of all time?
What is Avatar?
This minor mode with a raised 6 appears in fantasy scores like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
What is Dorian?
What character does this belong to?
Song 2
Who is the Shark from Jaws?
A sustained note, usually in the bass, over which harmonies change, often used to create suspense.
What is Pedal Points?
What instrument is most commonly used to convey isolation or fragile emotions?
What is piano?
In The Princess Bride, this is the full phrase following "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father..."
What is "Prepare to die!"
This mode includes a ♭2 and is often used for dark or villainous sounds, like in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
What is Phrygian?
What character does this belong to?
Song 3 (start at 0:25)
Who is Superman?
Music theory is applied precisely to match structural events on screen, creating immediate emotional impact.
What instrumental section is often used to create symbolism of danger?
What is the Percussion section?
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
What is "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves"?
What mode is used for triumphant themes, such as Jurrassic Park?
What is Ionian?
Where does this music belong? (a fictional place)
Song 4
What is the Shire?
Borrowing chords from parallel modes to add emotional depth or a "cinematic" feel.
What is Modal Interchange?
What instrument is most commonly used as a integral centerpiece for futuristic film scores?
What is a Synthesizer
Napoleon Dynamite claims to be pretty good with a weapon of this type, forcing him to be recruited by gangs.
What is a Bow Staff?
This is the most common mode used for emotional spots in films.
What is Aeolian?
Who does this song belong to?
Song 5
Who is Rose?
A signature melody or harmonic progression assigned to specific characters, objects, or ideas.
What is a Leitmotif?
What is the most common section used for wild west film scores?
What is the brass section?
Bert and Ernie of "Sesame Street" are named after characters in this classic 1946 holiday film.
What is Its A Wonderful Life?