Exploring Diegetic Sound in Theater Design

What is the primary focus of this series?

• Set design

• Sound design

• Costume design

• Lighting design

What is diegetic sound?

• Sound that is not related to the play

• Sound that is created by the audience

• Sound that exists within the world of the play

• Sound that only the audience can hear

Which of the following is an example of a diegetic sound?

• Background music

• Narrator's voice

• Radio playing on stage

• Soundtrack

Why are diegetic sounds important in a play?

• They are used to distract the audience

• They provide background music

• They make the scene more believable for the characters

• They help the audience understand the plot

Which sound is non-diegetic in the zombie example?

• Character's heartbeat

• Epic battle music

• Zombie's horrifying sounds

• Zombie smashing the door

What is a practical sound?

• Sound that is pre-recorded

• Sound produced live by actors or crew

• Sound that is not related to the play

• Sound that is only heard by the audience

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Which sound would be best done as a practical?

• Car crash

• Bell ringing for the butler

• Background music

• Thunderstorm

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What is the process of marking up a script with sound cues called?

• Scoring

• Directing

• Editing

• Mixing

Who needs to work together to achieve a coherent vision in a play?

• Only the director

• Only the actors

• The whole design team under the director

• Only the sound designer

What should a sound designer do beyond following stage directions?

• Use their imagination to infer sounds

• Avoid collaborating with other designers

• Only use pre-recorded sounds

• Ignore the director's input