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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'?

Heightened the suspense and fear Signup and view all the answers

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

'Making the music look better' Signup and view all the answers

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

'Reward center' activation mirrors pleasure from chocolate consumption Signup and view all the answers

What does a spotting session involve?

Watching the movie and discussing the music needed Signup and view all the answers

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

Turned the movie into a frightening experience Signup and view all the answers

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

They help the audience understand relationships and follow the story Signup and view all the answers

What does Hans Zimmer fear regarding his music composition?

The possibility of losing inspiration Signup and view all the answers

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

Was one of the first to develop and use motifs in his compositions Signup and view all the answers

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

Added an African instrument to the score for intrigue Signup and view all the answers