Music and Performing Arts Film and Media Music

Question 1

Which composer created the iconic orchestral score for the original 'Star Wars' (1977)?

Accepted Answer

John Williams

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Bernard Herrmann

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Ennio Morricone

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Hans Zimmer

Question 2

In film music, a 'leitmotif' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A recurring musical theme associated with a specific character or idea

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The main title theme of a film

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Background ambient sound design

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The music played over end credits

Question 3

Which term describes music in a film that the characters themselves can hear, such as a radio playing in a scene?

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Diegetic music

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Non-diegetic music

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Underscoring

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Leitmotif

Question 4

Composer Bernard Herrmann is best known for his long creative collaboration with which film director?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Hitchcock

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Steven Spielberg

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Stanley Kubrick

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Orson Welles

Question 5

The 'Mickey Mousing' technique in film music refers to:

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Synchronizing music rhythmically and precisely with on-screen action

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Writing music exclusively for animated films

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Using cartoon-like comedic sound effects

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Composing with minimal instrumentation

Question 6

Which composer wrote the famous romantic main theme for 'The Godfather' (1972)?

Accepted Answer

Nino Rota

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Ennio Morricone

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John Williams

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Bernard Herrmann

Question 7

In film production, a 'temp track' is best defined as:

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Pre-existing music placed in a film during editing before the original score is recorded

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A temporary recording studio used during principal photography

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A short film excerpt used for test screenings

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The final mixed version of the completed soundtrack