WorksheetsFilm Music
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Music in a film is known as the...
Background
Soundtrack
Dialogue
Leitmotif
What is diegetic sound?
Sound from an on-screen source
Sound from an off-screen source
Sound that compliments the on-screen action
Sound that contradicts the on-screen action
What is non-diegetic sound?
Sound from an on-screen source
Sound from an off-screen source
Sound that compliments the on-screen action
Sound that contradicts the on-screen action
What is parallel sound?
Underscoring
Music precisely synchronised with events on-screen
Sound that compliments the on-screen action
Sound that contradicts the on-screen action
What is contrapuntal sound?
Sound which comes from an off-screen source
Use of leitmotif
Mickey-Mousing
Sound that contradicts the on-screen action
Background music is often referred to as underscoring.
True
False
Music precisely synchronised with events on-screen is often referred to as Minnie-Mousing.
True
False
What is a leitmotif?
Recurring musical idea (associated with particular idea, character or place)
Parallel Sound
Dialogue
SFX
Choose 3 important careers in Film Soundtracks.
Composer
Actor
Director
Sound Producer
Sound Editor
Choose 3 elements of sound which make up a soundtrack.
Dialogue
Tracks
Music
Composer
SFX
Name the Leitmotif/Character motif you performed on keyboard.
(a)
Are you considering taking Music for GCSE?
Yes - definitely, can't wait!
I'm not sure - still undecided?!
No - I'm missing out!
