Black Panther Score and Composition Insights

Black Panther Score and Composition Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Ludwig Goransson shares his journey of composing the score for Black Panther, his first superhero film. He discusses his research in Africa, collaboration with Baaba Maal, and the creation of T'Challa's theme using traditional African instruments. The project was culturally significant and personally transformative, highlighting the importance of African music in the film's score.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated the composer to write music for films?

A chance to work with Ryan Coogler

An opportunity to explore various music styles

A desire to travel to Africa

A passion for superhero films

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the composer decide to travel to Africa?

To meet Baaba Maal

To attend a music festival

To learn a new language

To conduct research for the Black Panther score

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Baaba Maal?

A music producer

An African artist

A film composer

A director

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the opening scene of the Black Panther score?

A historical African event

A famous African painting

A ceremonial outcall by Baaba Maal

A traditional African dance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the talking drum?

It can produce different pitches

It is played with sticks

It is made of metal

It is used in jazz music

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the composer enhance T'Challa's theme?

By adding a guitar solo

By incorporating 8o8 beats

By using a piano melody

By including a choir

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was added to the score to make it sound more royal?

Flutes

Horns

Percussion

Strings

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