Film Score Music

score

• a film is divided into these

• record/film a movie

• music written especially for a film

• all the songs/music in a film

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What was Stanley Kubrick's reasoning behind replacing Alex North's score with classical music in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

• He wanted to save money on hiring a composer

• He believed it would give the film a timeless quality and avoid dating it with contemporary music

• He wanted to use music that was more popular with audiences at the time

• He was unhappy with Alex North's score and had little time to reconstruct a complete performance

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the main argument in favor of using classical music in film soundtracks?

• It is cheaper than commissioning original compositions

• It adds a layer of sophistication and timelessness

• It allows for more creative expression from the composer

• It can appeal to a younger audience

Original music written specifically to accompany a film is called?

• Song

• Score

• Dialogue

• Track

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the primary function of a film score?

• To provide background noise

• To enhance the emotional impact of scenes

• To distract the audience

• To replace dialogue

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes a leitmotif in film music?

• A recurring musical theme associated with a character or idea

• A loud, dramatic piece of music

• A type of music that plays during the credits

• A song that is popular outside the film

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is diegetic music in a film?

• Music that characters in the film can hear

• Music that only the audience can hear

• Music that plays during the opening credits

• Music that is used in trailers

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

• Hans Zimmer

• John Williams

• Danny Elfman

• Howard Shore

What is the difference between a film score and a soundtrack?

• A score is composed specifically for the film, while a soundtrack includes all music in the film

• A soundtrack is composed specifically for the film, while a score includes all music in the film

• A score is only instrumental, while a soundtrack includes songs

• There is no difference

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which term refers to music that is synchronized with the action on screen?

• Mickey Mousing

• Leitmotif

• Underscoring

• Diegetic