Sound

Question 1

What is diegetic sound

Answer 1

• created within the films world
• characters can (probably) hear

Question 2

What is non diegetic sound

Answer 2

• from outside the films world
• characters cant hear it
• most likely music

Question 3

What is a soundtrack

Answer 3

• the music used in a film (such as songs chosen to accompany scenes) and often used within production

Question 4

What is incidental music

Answer 4

• background music that accompanies a particular scene to create or enhance its atmospheres

Question 5

What is theme music

Answer 5

• a tune or collection of notes that is associated with the production as a whole

Question 6

What is a sound/musical motif

Answer 6

• sound or music played to accompany a specific character or setting, or to shape the narrative, such as the beeping of a heart monitor in a hospital, or a creepy tune played when the villain enters the shot

Question 7

What is foley sound effects

Answer 7

• background noise on location may mask dialogue so needs to be minimized
• Foley sounds are added post-production to replace and enhance sounds the audience expects to hear
• includes footsteps, punches, heartbeats, crowds roaring, saddles creaking, electronics beeping
• these may be created manually or chosen from a library of sounds