Film Music Quiz

What is a cue in the context of film music?

• A repeated musical phrase

• A specific piece of music timed to match a scene

• A type of musical texture

• A musical instrument

What does underscore refer to in film music?

• Music that plays in the background to support the scene

• The main theme of a film

• A type of sound effect

• A musical instrument

Which term describes the collection of all music used in a film?

• Cue

• Underscore

• Soundtrack

• Source Music

What is mickey-mousing in film music?

• Using music to mimic the actions on screen

• A type of musical instrument

• A form of diegetic music

• A type of sound effect

What is the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic music?

• Diegetic music is heard by the characters; non-diegetic music is not

• Diegetic music is the main theme; non-diegetic music is background music

• Diegetic music is instrumental; non-diegetic music is vocal

• Diegetic music is live; non-diegetic music is recorded

What is source music in a film?

• Music that originates from a visible source within the film

• Music that is composed specifically for the film

• Music that plays during the credits

• Music that is used in the trailer

Which instrument is often used to create a sense of location in ethnic music?

• Marimba

• Electric Bass

• Clarinet

• Drum Machine

Which technological effect involves the reflection of sound to create a sense of space?

• Echo

• Reverb

• Panning

• Distortion

What term describes a rapid, repeated fluctuation in volume or pitch?

• Tremolo

• Vibrato

• Glissando

• Staccato

Which term refers to a texture where notes are closely spaced and create a dissonant sound?

• Cluster

• Drone

• Polarised Texture

• Homophony