How Movie Music is Made Horror

What was unique about the score for the 1933 movie King Kong?

• It utilized techniques like Mickey Mousing and leitmotifs.

• It was composed by John Williams.

• It had no music at all.

• It was the first to use electronic instruments.

Which film's score is known for its iconic use of the stinger chord?

• King Kong

• The Shining

• Psycho

• Bird Box

What is a tone cluster in music?

• A single note played repeatedly.

• A group of pitches that are a semi-tone apart.

• A fast-paced rhythm.

• A melody played in reverse.

What is the 'Devil's Interval' in music?

• A major third interval.

• A perfect fifth interval.

• A tritone interval.

• A minor second interval.

Which technique involves playing violins close to the bridge to produce eerie sounds?

• Sul ponticello

• Pizzicato

• Legato

• Staccato