Theatre Sound Quiz

Who designs the sound for a theatre show?

• A sound operator

• A lighting designer

• A sound designer

• None of these

Sound can be played in 2 different ways as Live sound and Pre-recorded sound?

• True

• False

Why is sound used in theatre?

• To create mood and atmosphere

• To create tension

• adding realism (eg a door bell)

• All of these

What kind of mood and atmosphere would most likely be created through a sound effect of thunder and lighting....

• Joyful

• Relaxed

• Scary

• None of these

What kind of mood and atmosphere would most likely be created through a sound effect of a catchy pop tune?

• angry

• upbeat/happy

• sad/emotional

• scary

What are two important things that need to be checked when using sound in theatre?

• That each song chosen is the designer's favourite

• Volume level and playing the sound at the correct moment

• Volume level and playing the sound at any point they would like

• All of these answers are correct

What did the sound designer have to do in preparation for creating sound for the 'War Horse'?

• He randomly selected songs that he thought would fit

• Went through his record collection

• Spent time researching for example the sounds of war

• Played a guitar and recorded all the songs himself