Film and Music Unit 1 quiz

What years were silent films most popular?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

How did Silent films tell stories?

• Through dialogue

• Through music and text cards

• Through color

• Through special effects

What two things did music help in silent films?

• Set the mood and convey emotions

• Add color and special effects

• Provide dialogue and narration

• Create sound effects and lighting

How was music made in the original silent films?

• Using live orchestras

• Using recorded soundtracks

• Using digital synthesizers

• Using radio broadcasts

What would studios send theaters in order to help them sync up the music better?

• Cue sheets

• Scripts

• Film reels

• Projectors

What were the common instruments used in making music in Silent Films?

• Piano and violin

• Guitar and drums

• Flute and trumpet

• Saxophone and clarinet

What is a Photoplayer?

• A device to play music for silent films

• A type of camera

• A film editing tool

• A lighting instrument

Who was the most famous Silent era actor and composer?

• Charlie Chaplin

• Buster Keaton

• Harold Lloyd

• Douglas Fairbanks

Who created the first movie score?

• Camille Saint-Saëns

• John Williams

• Hans Zimmer

• Ennio Morricone

What era of classical music was most commonly used for music in films during the silent era?

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Classical

• Modern