Film Music Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the Main Title in a film score?
The piece of music which opens the movie and contains its main musical ideas.
What is a Leitmotif?
A short theme or piece of music in a film score which represents a character or place. Recurs throughout the score in different ways.
What is a Drone in music?
A pitch which is sustained (held) or repeated under a piece of music.
What is a Cue in film scoring?
A section of a film score which accompanies a specific part of the film.
What is Underscore in a film?
Music which happens in the background of the scene, possibly under dialogue.
What is Diegetic music?
Music which occurs within the context of the story; the characters onscreen can hear it.
What does Mickey mousing refer to?
When the music directly matches the action on the screen.
What is a Motif in music?
A short bit of musical material.
What is a Loop in music?
A short bit of electronic music which is repeated.
What is an Ostinato?
A repeating pattern of notes.
Name a famous contemporary film composer.
Rachel Portman
Name a famous contemporary film composer.
Hildur Guonadottir
Name a famous contemporary film composer.
John Williams
Name a famous contemporary film composer.
Danny Elfman
Name a famous contemporary film composer.
Hans Zimmer
