Exploring the Art of Film Scoring

What is one of the main functions of a film composer according to the video?

• To write the film's script

• To design the film's visual effects

• To create background noise

• To tell a story through music

Which film score is considered a landmark for incorporating orchestral music in movies?

• King Kong

• Rocky

• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

• A Streetcar Named Desire

What was revolutionary about Alex North's score for 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?

• It was the first to use electronic music

• It incorporated jazz into the writing structure

• It was entirely improvised

• It used only traditional classical instruments

What is a common physiological response to music mentioned in the video?

• Increased heart rate

• Goosebumps

• Yawning

• Sweating

What is one of the key roles of music in films as discussed in the first section?

• To create a permanent linkage with the audience's experiences

• To provide a general background noise

• To replace dialogue in silent scenes

• To distract the audience from the visuals

During the '60s and '70s, what significant change occurred in Hollywood's approach to film music?

• A shift from orchestral scores to source music

• A focus on silent films

• A complete ban on orchestral music

• An increase in the use of electronic music

Which composer is noted for using modern techniques and innovative choices in 'Planet of the Apes'?

• Hans Zimmer

• David Newman

• Jerry Goldsmith

• John Williams

What is one of the main challenges mentioned in creating music for high-budget films?

• Choosing the right genre

• Hiring famous musicians

• Meeting accelerated schedules

• Finding the right instruments

How did the introduction of synthesizers in the late 1970s impact film music?

• It reduced the use of orchestras

• It introduced a new extroverted musical intelligence

• It made film music less popular

• It made film music more classical

Which composer is known for blending orchestral and contemporary sounds seamlessly?

• John Williams

• Thomas Newman

• Danny Elfman

• Hans Zimmer