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1
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What is the most important feature of a tv theme

A

The theme gives an impression of what the show may be about

2
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What are the features of a news tv theme tune

A

The music is loud and urgent, often using a lot of brass for striking effect

3
Q

What is the name given to a short musical idea, like the countdown theme, which sticks in your mind

A

A hook

4
Q

Explain the relationship between sound and image

A

The relationship between sound and image. It is important to play the sound fractionally earlier than the image appears so that the eye and ear see and hear the media instantly.

5
Q

A repeated pattern in music can be called what

A

An ostinato or riff

6
Q

When the music is played in a detached manner this is called what

A

Staccato

7
Q

When the music is played smoothly this is called what

A

Legato

8
Q

A repeated rhythmic pattern is called what

A

A rhythmic ostinato

9
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A rhythmic melodic pattern is called what

A

A melodic ostinato

10
Q

What aspect of the causality theme tune creates the siren effect

A

The ostinato motif

11
Q

How do we know by casualties theme tune it is a hospital program

A

The music, like inspector morse, has a sound throughout reminding us of a heart monitor

12
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Tv themes are also known as what

A

TV Themes are also known as Signature tunes.

13
Q

The composer has a very short time to create what

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The composer has a very short time to create a piece that will tell the listener what the show may be about

14
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Why does the composer try to create a hook

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The Composer tries to create a ‘hook’ which people will associate instantly with the programme.

15
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Many programs use songs that what, give examples

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Many programmes use songs that contain the programme’s concept; Friends, The Big Bang Theory, CSI, Fame

16
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As with all listening tv themes need to be analysed, but how

A

As with all listening, tv themes need to be analysed by focussing on the elements of music.