Film Music - Eduqas GCSE Music

What is the role of musical elements in film music?

• To create mood and atmosphere

• To provide lyrics

• To replace dialogue

• To enhance the visuals.

Which of the following is a woodwind instrument?

• Violin

• Trumpet

• Flute

• Harp

In a sad, reflective scene, a composer might use ______.

• Fast tempo

• Major tonality

• Soft dynamics

• Polyphonic texture

What is the effect of using a rising perfect 4th interval in film music?

• Menacing

• Heroic

• Sad

• Calm

Which instrument is part of the percussion family?

• Flute

• Snare drum

• Clarinet

• Piano

What does the term 'pizzicato' mean?

• Playing two strings at the same time

• Plucking the strings

• Using a bow

• Playing rapidly.

A composer might use a major tonality and brass fanfares in a scene where the superhero ______.

• A) Loses the battle

• B) Saves the day

• C) Reflects on life

• D) Faces a dilemma

What is a 'leitmotif'?

• A short repeated pattern

• A recurring musical idea linked to a character

• A long sustained note

• A melody that moves step by step.

Which of the following is a brass instrument?

• Oboe

• Trombone

• Violin

• Harp

What does 'glissando' refer to in music?

• Plucking the strings

• A rapid glide over the notes

• Using a mute

• Alternating rapidly between two notes.