DE Music in Film Study Guide

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536
Across
  1. 3. A style characterized by continuous orchestral underscoring and strong thematic material.
  2. 6. A theme emphasizing national pride, often reflected in wartime film music.
  3. 7. Films that emphasize national and artistic identity rather than commercial formulas.
  4. 12. A system that synchronized sound using phonograph discs played with the film.
  5. 15. Background music that provides emotional or narrative insight beyond what characters experience. Also called underscoring.
  6. 17. A story in which events follow a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
  7. 21. A piece of music that tells a story or represents extra-musical ideas.
  8. 25. The layering and interaction of musical lines.
  9. 26. A segment of music written for a specific moment or scene in a film.
  10. 28. An introductory musical piece that precedes a larger work.
  11. 29. "Running ____________ to the action." Music that contrasts or contradicts the action or emotion on screen.
  12. 32. Music that closely follows physical movement on screen.
  13. 33. A guide suggesting appropriate music for specific scenes in silent films.
  14. 34. Music that suggests a story or image.
  15. 35. A plot structure made up of loosely connected events.
  16. 36. A plot structure in which events are presented in chronological order.
Down
  1. 1. The role music plays in supporting storytelling and meaning in a film.
  2. 2. A soundtrack that uses pre-existing music.
  3. 4. The mood or emotional environment created by music in a film.
  4. 5. The use of music to create a sense of connection between scenes.
  5. 8. A recurring musical idea tied to a character, place, or concept.
  6. 9. Music that supports drama without being the main focus.
  7. 10. A set of rules that restricted subject matter and content in films.
  8. 11. A film style characterized by stylized visuals and exaggerated emotion.
  9. 13. A meeting in which music placement is planned.
  10. 14. The assignment of musical material to specific instruments or instrument groups.
  11. 16. A metronomic guide used to synchronize music with precise moments in a film.
  12. 18. Music that plays throughout most of a film.
  13. 19. Music that exists within the world of the film and can be heard by the characters.
  14. 20. Temporary music used during editing before the final score is composed.
  15. 22. A musical style that emphasizes repetition and gradual change.
  16. 23. Music that imitates the style of another composer or historical period.
  17. 24. A plot structure in which events are presented out of chronological order.
  18. 27. A short musical gesture used to emphasize a dramatic moment.
  19. 30. The intentional absence of music used for dramatic or emotional effect.
  20. 31. A soundtrack built primarily around songs integrated into the narrative.