To explore how an underscore can communicate a mood or setting, through instrumental sonorities and techniques | Exit Qu

What affect can music have on film scenes?

• It can change the mood of the scene and how the audience feels.

• It can make it sound quiet.

• It makes it sound nice.

Why is the string family sat at the front of the orchestra?

• String are made from wood.

• Strings are the quietest sounding instruments so need to be nearer the audience.

• The audience like to watch the string players.

Why do you think film composers use the instruments of the orchestra?

• Because film composers can play all the instruments in the orchestra.

• Because the orchestra has so many instruments and so many different sonorities.

• Because these instruments have been around since the classical era.

What family does this instrument belong to and what sound does it make?

• It is from the percussion family and it makes a low booming sound.

• It is from the strings family and it makes a smooth sad sound.

• It is from the woodwind family and it makes a high fluttery sound.

Which instrument uses a pizzicato technique?

• Flute

• Trumpet

• Violin

Which musical idea fits this description -'a low pitch held continuously throughout a piece'?

• Drone

• Note cluster

• Ostinato

Which musical idea fits this description - 'a group of notes played together which creates a clashing sound'?

• Drone

• Note cluster

• Ostinato

What effect can a drone have during a film scene?

• Comedy moment - slapstick style.

• Create suspense - you don't know what's happening.

• Sad scene - makes you feel for the character.