5. Soundtracks

This film is famous for containing the number-one film song of the 20^th century, “Over the Rainbow”.

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Answer explanation

It was sung by actress Judy Garland in her starring role as Dorothy Gale.

It won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

An orchestra used these instruments to create the sound and movements of a frightening animal…

• Piano chords played quietly

• Violin strings played together in a low key

• Violin strings played together in a high key

Answer explanation

Spielberg used violin strings played in a very high key for E.T.

Composer John Williams conducted the London Symphony Orchestra when they recorded the music for…

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Answer explanation

The American Film Institute voted the Star Wars soundtrack number one in its list of soundtracks.

Shakira helped to improve the sales of … by recording Try Everything.

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“The Circle of Life” in … is sung in Zulu.

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Howard Shore’s musical compositions for The Lord of the Rings …

• won one Oscar

• were voted the best sountrack in cinema history

• were three hours long

The success of Frozen, which got the Best Original Song and Best Animated Feature Awards, was promoted by its merchandise.

• Demi Lovato played “Let it go” alive at Frozen-themed birthday parties.

• Before Christmas 2015, shops sold out all the Frozen products.

• Parents made children happy with the cheaper e-Bay products.

Answer explanation

Parents spent lots of money on Frozen-themed birthday parties.

Desperate parents who couldn't find the items in the shop paid even more money on eBay.