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WorksheetsFilm Music and Famous Composers
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who wrote the music for the 9 main Star Wars Films?
Hans Zimmer
John Williams
Alan Silvestri
Howard Shore
Which composer wrote the music for 'Finding Nemo'?
Michael Giacchino
Danny Elfman
Thomas Newman
Alan Menken
__________ = A melodic phrase that accompanies the appearance of a person/ situation. Similarly known as a "theme song" for a person, place, object or idea.
Leitmotif
Film Score
Motive
Melody
The "James Bond" films will soon celebrate 60 years since being released in the cinema. What year was the first (James Bond - Dr. No) film released?
1972
1962
1986
2006
Which of the following movies was NOT composed by Danny Elfman?
A Nightmare Before Christmas
Batman 1989
Jaws
Edward Scissorhand
The word "Diagetic" in film music means:
Only the audience can hear the music
Only the characters can hear the music
Audience and characters can hear the music
There is no music playing
The words "Non- Diagetic" in film music means:
Classical Music used in the background that only the audience can hear
Contemporary Music used in the background that only the audience can hear
Film Score used in the background that only the audience can hear
Any music used in the background that only the audience can hear
Soundtrack and Film Scores are the same.
True
False
Which of the following composers is known for his work with Disney?
Luke Menken
Alan Menken
Peter Menken
Aaron Menken
During the "Silent Era" film music used to be played by which instrument?
Guitar
Harp
Piano
Trombone
Music was written during the "Silent Era" to:
Add drama to the moving image on the screen
Hide the sounds of the projectors
Create jobs
Complement the acting on the screen
Who is the most nominated individual for Film Music by the Academy Awards (The Oscars) ?
Hans Zimmer
John Williams
Danny Elfman
Thomas Newman
Which composer has a lot of his film music adapted for Musicals / Broadway shows?
Alan Menken
Hans Zimmer
Michael Giacchino
Danny Elfman
Which composer wrote the film music for famous films such as: Mission Impossible, Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman and Gladiator?
Danny Elfman
Hans Zimmer
Thomas Newman
John Williams
____________
Original music that is specifically written to accompany a film.
Sound Effect
Soundtrack
Demo
Film Score
