Music in Cinema

What is the difference between a soundtrack and a film score?

• A film score is original music written for the film and a soundtrack is a compilation of songs put together in one place.

• A soundtrack is music written specifically for a film.

• There is no difference. They are the same things.

What is a leitmotif?

• Another name for they key signature

• Another name for the time signature

• A music idea that typically represents a character

• A string technique

Which composer was the first to implement leitmotifs into his music?

• Beethoven

• Mozart

• Wagner

• Tchaikovsky

What is unique about Stradivarius violins?

• They are rare

• They are expensive

• They are made from special materials

• There are very few originals left

What is a maestro?

• A composer

• A conductor

• An arranger

Which instrument does Itzhak Perlman play?

• Flute

• Viola

• Cello

• Violin

• Trumpet

Which movies have scores composed by Danny Elfman?

• The Nightmare Before Christmas

• Beetlejuice

• Back to the Future

• The Simpsons

What does a lyricist do?

• Compose music

• Write song lyrics

• Write letters

• Conduct

Which film scores were written by Hans Zimmer?

• Back to the Future

• The Lion King

• Avatar

• Jaws

Which movie themes were composed by John Williams?

• Star Wars

• Jurassic Park

• Indiana Jones

• The Lion King