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The listening perspective within the scene.

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A brief but explicit connection between sound and image.

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

something unexpected happens.

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

usually resolves with a Point of Synchronization.

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

the world of the story.

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

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Popular music being used in film.

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

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

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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.

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