DE Music in Film Study Guide
Across
- 3. A style characterized by continuous orchestral underscoring and strong thematic material.
- 6. A theme emphasizing national pride, often reflected in wartime film music.
- 7. Films that emphasize national and artistic identity rather than commercial formulas.
- 12. A system that synchronized sound using phonograph discs played with the film.
- 15. Background music that provides emotional or narrative insight beyond what characters experience. Also called underscoring.
- 17. A story in which events follow a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
- 21. A piece of music that tells a story or represents extra-musical ideas.
- 25. The layering and interaction of musical lines.
- 26. A segment of music written for a specific moment or scene in a film.
- 28. An introductory musical piece that precedes a larger work.
- 29. "Running ____________ to the action." Music that contrasts or contradicts the action or emotion on screen.
- 32. Music that closely follows physical movement on screen.
- 33. A guide suggesting appropriate music for specific scenes in silent films.
- 34. Music that suggests a story or image.
- 35. A plot structure made up of loosely connected events.
- 36. A plot structure in which events are presented in chronological order.
Down
- 1. The role music plays in supporting storytelling and meaning in a film.
- 2. A soundtrack that uses pre-existing music.
- 4. The mood or emotional environment created by music in a film.
- 5. The use of music to create a sense of connection between scenes.
- 8. A recurring musical idea tied to a character, place, or concept.
- 9. Music that supports drama without being the main focus.
- 10. A set of rules that restricted subject matter and content in films.
- 11. A film style characterized by stylized visuals and exaggerated emotion.
- 13. A meeting in which music placement is planned.
- 14. The assignment of musical material to specific instruments or instrument groups.
- 16. A metronomic guide used to synchronize music with precise moments in a film.
- 18. Music that plays throughout most of a film.
- 19. Music that exists within the world of the film and can be heard by the characters.
- 20. Temporary music used during editing before the final score is composed.
- 22. A musical style that emphasizes repetition and gradual change.
- 23. Music that imitates the style of another composer or historical period.
- 24. A plot structure in which events are presented out of chronological order.
- 27. A short musical gesture used to emphasize a dramatic moment.
- 30. The intentional absence of music used for dramatic or emotional effect.
- 31. A soundtrack built primarily around songs integrated into the narrative.