Film Score Music

Howard Shore’s musical compositions for The Lord of the Rings …

• won one Oscar

• were voted the best sountrack in cinema history

• were three hours long

Which scene in the film features the iconic use of "Also sprach Zarathustra"?

• The scene where the astronauts land on the moon

• The scene where HAL 9000 malfunctions

• The final scene where David Bowman enters the monolith

• The opening sequence depicting the dawn of man

Which composer is known for his work on the film score of 'Star Wars'?

• John Williams

• Hans Zimmer

• Ennio Morricone

• Danny Elfman

What is the primary purpose of a film score?

• To provide background noise

• To enhance the emotional impact of scenes

• To distract the audience

• To replace dialogue

Which term describes the recurring musical theme associated with a particular character or idea in a film?

• Motif

• Leitmotif

• Harmony

• Chord

In the context of film music, what does the term 'diegetic' refer to?

• Music that is heard by the characters in the film

• Music that is only heard by the audience

• Music that is played during the credits

• Music that is improvised

Which of the following is a famous film score composed by Ennio Morricone?

• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

• Jurassic Park

• Inception

• The Dark Knight

What is the role of a conductor in a film score recording session?

• To compose the music

• To play the main instrument

• To lead the orchestra

• To edit the final track

Which of the following is NOT a typical element of a film score?

• Dialogue

• Orchestration

• Melody

• Rhythm

What does the term 'underscore' mean in film music?

• Music that plays quietly under dialogue or action

• Music that is the main theme of the film

• Music that is played during the opening credits

• Music that is improvised