Film Music and Famous Composers

Who wrote the music for the 9 main Star Wars Films?

• Hans Zimmer

• John Williams

• Alan Silvestri

• Howard Shore

Which composer wrote the music for 'Finding Nemo'?

• Michael Giacchino

• Danny Elfman

• Thomas Newman

• Alan Menken

__________ = A melodic phrase that accompanies the appearance of a person/ situation. Similarly known as a "theme song" for a person, place, object or idea.

• Leitmotif

• Film Score

• Motive

• Melody

The "James Bond" films will soon celebrate 60 years since being released in the cinema. What year was the first (James Bond - Dr. No) film released?

• 1972

• 1962

• 1986

• 2006

Which of the following movies was NOT composed by Danny Elfman?

• A Nightmare Before Christmas

• Batman 1989

• Jaws

• Edward Scissorhand

The word "Diagetic" in film music means:

• Only the audience can hear the music

• Only the characters can hear the music

• Audience and characters can hear the music

• There is no music playing

The words "Non- Diagetic" in film music means:

• Classical Music used in the background that only the audience can hear

• Contemporary Music used in the background that only the audience can hear

• Film Score used in the background that only the audience can hear

• Any music used in the background that only the audience can hear

Soundtrack and Film Scores are the same.

• True

• False

Which of the following composers is known for his work with Disney?

• Luke Menken

• Alan Menken

• Peter Menken

• Aaron Menken

During the "Silent Era" film music used to be played by which instrument?

• Guitar

• Harp

• Piano

• Trombone