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The listening perspective within the scene.

A brief but explicit connection between sound and image.

At the moment the audience is led to expect a particular sound/image event –

something unexpected happens.

A crescendo of sound or music that builds expectation towards an event. This

usually resolves with a Point of Synchronization.

Diegetic music, mixed in a way that it is perceived to be coming from within

the world of the story.

Sound that is not part of the reality being created on screen, but is part of the viewers cinematic experience. (such as musical underscore)

Popular music being used in film.

Music or sound used as an emotional signifier. The mood of the music or sound re-enforces the mood of the characters or setting.

Sound that is part of the reality being created on screen, within the world of the story.

A sound or musical phrase that becomes identified with a particular character. Serves in character development as it stimulates the viewers memory of that character.