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WorksheetsFilm Music Retrieval Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which one of these was a problem for film makers and cinemas from 1900-1920?
Being able to record enough instruments to add the music to the film
There was no ability to add sound and the projectors in cinemas were noisy
People were not interested in going to the cinema
They kept running out of popcorn
If you wanted to become a successful musician playing in cinemas for film what was it useful to be able to do?
Improvise
Tell jokes
Narrate the action on screen
Write music down on paper
What instrument was primarily used in cinemas during the 1900-1920s?
Organ
Guitar
Violin
Harp
Piano
What is the best definition of mickey mousing?
When the music closely follows the action on screen
When the music is light and comedic using major chords and fast rhythms.
Music written for cartoons
Music designed to be in the background underneath spoken dialog
Theme music
What is the term for music designed to be in the background often under spoken dialog? (a) scoring
What was the first example of mickey mousing?
Fantasia
The Little Mermaid
Steam boat Willie
Cinderella
What was the biggest challenge for film makers trying to add sound and music to their films?
Getting the mix right so everything sounded balanced
Synchronisation
Getting the sound loud enough
Getting the music to match the mood of the film
Orchestras are commonly used in Film Music. There are four sections to an orchestra - Which one is missing from this list?
Strings Brass Percussion
(a)
What instrument is this? (make sure you spell it right or you wont get the mark!)
(a)
What instrument is this? (make sure you spell it right or you wont get the mark!)
(a)
