Film and video games general keywords Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is a soundtrack?
A
Music that accompanies a film
2
Q
What is underscoring?
A
Music that can be heard behind the dialogue
3
Q
What is Mickey Mousing?
A
Synchronised music that mimics the action
4
Q
What is diegetic music?
A
Music which can be heard by the actors in the film
5
Q
What is a leitmotif?
A
A melodic phrase representing a character
6
Q
What did John Williams compose?
A
Star Wars, E.T, Superman, Jaws
7
Q
What did Hans Zimmer compose?
A
The Lion King, Dune, Gladiator
8
Q
What are chiptunes?
A
8-bit synthesiser music found in vintage video games
9
Q
What did Koji Kondo compose?
A
Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda
