Movie Music

What is a leitmotif?

• A short music phrase that represents a character.

• A phrase that added tension to the piece.

• Music that tells you what film you are watching.

• A chord that repeats over and over again.

What is melody?

• How loud or quiet the piece is.

• How fast or slow the music is.

• The memorable part that is made from different pitches.

• How long or short the notes are.

What are dynamics?

• How loud or quiet the piece is played.

• How fast or slow the music is.

• The memorable part that is made from different pitches.

• How long or short the notes are.

What is tempo?

• How loud or quiet the piece is played.

• How fast or slow the music is.

• The memorable part that is made from different pitches.

• How long or short the notes are.

Which film did John Williams compose for.

• Pirates of the Caribbean

• Schindlers List

• Titanic

• Lord of the Rings

Which instrument is a member of the string family?

• Trombone

• Violin

• Flute

• Timpani

Which instrument is a member of the brass family?

• Trombone

• Violin

• Flute

• Timpani

What is homophonic texture?

• A single unaccompanied melody line.

• Two or more melodies playing at the same time.

• A melody line with an accompaniment.

• Lots of instruments playing together.

What is monophonic texture?

• A single unaccompanied melody line.

• Two or more melodies playing at the same time.

• A melody line with an accompaniment.

• Lots of instruments playing together.

Which rhythm would be best suited for an action scene?

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