Film Scores in Silent Films

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Which film score is credited as the first to incorporate jazz?

  • Streetcar Named Desire (correct)
  • James Bond
  • Vertigo
  • Pink Panther

What type of music did Bond film scores often incorporate?

  • Country
  • Big Band (correct)
  • Reggae
  • Classical

What is the key characteristic of Ennio Morricone's music for Western films like 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'?

  • Use of synthesizers
  • Incorporation of jazz elements
  • Guitar in a western environment (correct)
  • Heavy metal influence

What role did music play in Alfred Hitchcock's movie 'Psycho'?

<p>Heightened the suspense and fear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Tom Holkenborg, what is the main criterion for selecting musical instruments for a composition?

<p>'Making the music look better' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Susan relate aspects of music processing to brain functions?

<p>'Reward center' activation mirrors pleasure from chocolate consumption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a spotting session involve?

<p>Watching the movie and discussing the music needed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Max Steiner's music impact 'King Kong'?

<p>Turned the movie into a frightening experience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of motifs in film music according to the text?

<p>They help the audience understand relationships and follow the story (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hans Zimmer fear regarding his music composition?

<p>The possibility of losing inspiration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Beethoven have on film scoring, specifically related to motifs?

<p>Was one of the first to develop and use motifs in his compositions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Buck Sanders contribute to 'The Gunman'?

<p>Added an African instrument to the score for intrigue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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