Film Scoring and Music Periods Quiz
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What is the primary focus of the Romantic Period in music?

  • Development of musical structures
  • Adherence to the major/minor system
  • Expression of emotion (correct)
  • Even tempos and consistent textures

Which aspect of film production typically follows the editing of the film?

  • Location scouting
  • Script finalization
  • Score composition (correct)
  • Casting

In which phase do most composers begin their serious work on a film score?

  • Fine or locked cut phase (correct)
  • Preproduction
  • Production
  • Assembly cut phase

Why might temp music be used during the film production process?

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What is a characteristic of the Classical Period in music?

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Which role in film production is skilled in composition, music theory, and orchestra knowledge?

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the preproduction phase in film production?

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What is the average timeline for a composer to deliver a finished film score?

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What is the purpose of leaving music out during certain intimate scenes in a film?

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Which instrument is commonly associated with themes of heroism and sacrifice in film scores?

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What effect does the music have when it fades in under the shower scene?

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How does excessive use of music impact its effectiveness in a film?

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What characteristic of the tempo in the discussed piece indicates a professional vibe?

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In what context is music deliberately omitted in films, particularly horror movies?

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What style is noted for its simplicity and pattern fullness, often found in film score music reflecting the time period?

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What effect does music have on 'choppy' transitions in film?

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What musical form is primarily used in the opening credits of Robin Hood?

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In Robin Hood, which instrument is prominently featured in the theme for Little John?

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What characteristic is shared by the themes in the scenes of Friar Tuck?

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Which thematic element links the love themes in Robin Hood?

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What is the primary style used by Korngold in his orchestration for Robin Hood?

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What aspect of the music in Robin Hood is limited according to the content?

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Which component contributes to a sense of togetherness in the main theme for Robin Hood?

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In the thematic transformation in Robin and Marion's dialogue, what differentiates the two themes?

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What musical technique did Arnold Schoenberg develop in 1923?

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Which musical style is predominantly associated with the composers of the 1980s discussed?

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In the music for the astronauts in POTA 3 The Takers, which characteristic is emphasized?

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What is notable about the moment of tonal music in POTA 4 No Escape?

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Which film is Alan Silvestri known for composing music for?

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Which film won 18 Academy Award nominations in 1977?

<p>The Omen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic did James Horner believe about film composing early in his career?

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Which sound elements characterize the music for the unseen takers in POTA 3?

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What was one of James Horner's breakthrough scores?

<p>Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following films did James Horner score that won him Academy Awards?

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What was a significant change in film music following the end of the Studio System?

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What is the significance of genre/formula films in the 1970s?

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What was the recording of the original score for Titanic known for?

<p>It is considered the best-selling orchestral album of all time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was John Williams trained musically?

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Which composer is known for scoring the music for 11 James Bond films?

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In '2001: A Space Odyssey', how does the music depict alien intelligence?

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Which composer is known for his similar style to that of John Williams?

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Which TV series is NOT associated with John Williams's early career?

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Which factor did NOT contribute to the shift in film scoring during the 1960s?

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Which notable film score is NOT attributed to James Horner?

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What characterizes Jerry Goldsmith's score for 'Patton'?

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In 'Planet of the Apes', what unusual instruments did Goldsmith blend with orchestral instruments?

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What musical technique did Goldsmith employ to represent the battle scene in 'Patton'?

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How did '2001: A Space Odyssey' redefine the relationship between music and film?

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Flashcards

Film Soundtrack Use

Film soundtracks are used to manipulate the audience's emotions, create atmosphere, and enhance transitions.

Music in a Shower Scene

No music is used during a personal, intimate scene to avoid over-dramatization and to build suspense for what follows.

Music's Purpose in Film

Music in films creates emotional responses and smooths transitions, guiding the viewer's understanding of the story.

Music's Significance

Music's presence and absence are both significant. Music emphasizes emotional cues, while lack of music can accentuate the situation.

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Film Music Transitions

Music can be used to create smooth transitions between scenes, adding to the narrative flow.

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Instrumental Choices

Different musical instruments evoke different emotions and themes. Brass suggests heroism or sacrifice, while synthesizers might represent technology or otherworldly themes.

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Music Tempo

Tempo affects the overall mood or message of a scene. A slow, controlled tempo often suggests seriousness or deliberation.

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Music Texture Change

Music texture changes during a scene to create a contrast and amplify emotion. Lighter textures can create a sense of clarity and contrast.

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Film Preproduction

The initial stage of film production, involving script preparation, financing, casting, costume and set design, and location scouting.

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Film Production

The stage of film production where the actual filming takes place, following the finalized script and production design.

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Film Postproduction

The stage after filming, where editing, adding sound effects, music, and visual effects takes place, leading up to a release date.

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Spotting Session

A meeting where director, composer, and music editor/supervisor discuss music placement in a film, including timings and approach.

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Temp Music

Temporary music added to a film during production or early editing, often from other scores or classical music, to give it a more finished feel.

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Composer's Role

A composer's involvement in a film varies, but most begin serious work during the fine-cut editing stage.

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Classical Period Composers

Musical composers of the Classical period (1730-1820) including W.A. Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven.. Their music is characterized by a greater focus on melody and emotional expression, expanding musical variety.

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Romantic Period Composers

Musical Composers of the Romantic period (1800-1910), known for emphasizing emotional expression, with composers like Wagner, Tchaikovsky, and Strauss . Their music often shows a wider variety of tempos, textures, and dynamics.

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Robin Hood's Opening Credits Music

The music for Robin Hood's opening credits features an ABC structure with three themes. The first two themes resemble a march. The final theme is a love theme, played by strings, emphasizing a rubato rhythm.

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Robin's Theme

A short, fanfare-like theme used in the film, but not in the opening credits.

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Little John's theme

A theme that appears when Little John joins the merry men, primarily featuring a French horn, and also used for comedic action scenes or when he is involved.

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Friar Tuck's theme

A theme similar to Little John's, primarily on bassoon and muted trumpet, and used during comedic or action scenes involving Friar Tuck.

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Robin and Marion's Theme

Robin and Marion's scenes have two themes: a new theme and a love theme (or possibly both), used during their dialogue.

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King Richard's theme

A more dramatic version of the love theme (used in the opening credits), highlighted when King Richard is introduced, using a Korngold-style orchestral approach, focusing on the romantic style.

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Water Music Theme

A theme used for creating an audio effect imitating the sound of water bouncing off rocks, a musical representation of water movement.

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Mickey Mousing

Use of music to emphasize or underscore action in a film/movie. Limited in use for comedic purposes.

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Studio System's End

The end of the studio system in Hollywood led to a shift towards independent film production and freelance work for musicians.

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Cost Escalation

As film production costs increased, composers often used smaller ensembles or popular music scores instead of full orchestras.

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John Barry's Style

John Barry, known for his work on James Bond films, incorporated clear, tonal melodies with pop influences into his scores.

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2001: A Space Odyssey's Score

The score for 2001: A Space Odyssey mixed tonal music from the 19th century with atonal music from the 20th century, creating a unique approach.

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Music's Role in 2001

In 2001: A Space Odyssey, tonal music was used to accompany human scenes, while atonal music represented the alien intelligence.

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Jerry Goldsmith's Sparse Scores

Jerry Goldsmith, known for his work on Patton, often used sparse scores, focusing on character and emotion.

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Electronic Processing in Patton

Goldsmith used electronic processing on orchestral instruments in Patton, creating distinctive sounds.

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Planet of the Apes' Music

Planet of the Apes blended orchestral instruments with unconventional sounds like animal horns and prepared piano, creating a unique musical landscape.

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12-Tone Technique

A musical system where all 12 notes are treated equally, replacing the traditional system of major and minor scales. It avoids relying on a central note or key, creating a unique, atonal sound.

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Atonal Music

Music that does not follow a specific key or tonal center. It lacks the familiar sense of harmony and progression found in traditional music.

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Musical Characterization

Using music to create distinct personality traits or emotions for different characters or elements in a story.

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How Does Music Enhance a Scene?

Music can manipulate the audience's emotions, create atmosphere, and guide their understanding of the story. It can amplify dramatic moments, create suspense, and evoke specific feelings.

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The "Primitive" Sound

A musical style characterized by a raw, unrefined quality, often using unusual instruments or techniques to create a sense of wildness or untamed nature.

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John Williams' Career Path

Started as a concert pianist, moved to television, and then gained fame in film, showcasing his versatility in different musical genres.

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Pop Film Scores

Music that is popular and accessible, often reflecting current trends and appealing to a wide audience. It's used to create a catchy and memorable soundscape for a film.

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1970s Film Trends

The 1970s saw a shift towards genre films, pop scores, and increasing film production costs. Traditional orchestral scores were also challenged by new trends in film music.

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Neo-Romantic Music

A style of film scoring popular in the 1980s that blends elements of traditional Romantic music with modern techniques, often using orchestral instruments. It is characterized by its tonal melodies and emotional emphasis.

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John Williams' Influence

John Williams' iconic film scores significantly influenced the musical style of the 1980s, leading many composers toward a more orchestral approach.

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Alan Silvestri

A prominent film composer of the 1980s known for his work on films like 'Back to the Future' and the 'Avengers' franchise. His style blends traditional orchestral music with modern elements.

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James Horner

A renowned film composer of the 1980s and 90s known for scores like 'Titanic,' 'Aliens,' and 'Braveheart.' His music is often emotionally powerful and blends orchestral grandeur with dramatic flair.

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Michael Kamen

A notable film composer of the 1980s known for his work on films like 'Lethal Weapon' and 'The Dead Pool.' His style combines orchestral elements with rock and pop influences.

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Film Scoring in the 1980s: A Blend of Old and New

The 1980s film scoring scene saw a revival of orchestral music, combined with elements of modernism, resulting in a unique Neo-Romantic style.

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'Back to the Future' Music

Alan Silvestri's score for 'Back to the Future' is a good example of Neo-Romantic film music, using orchestral instruments to create a dramatic and emotional feel for a comedy film.

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What was the dominant film scoring style in the 1980s?

The dominant style of film scoring in the 1980s was Neo-Romantic, blending orchestral instruments with modern elements.

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Study Notes

Film Soundtracks

  • Film soundtracks can create a more immersive atmosphere by establishing time and place, or providing insight to characters' emotions or motivations.
  • Music in film can help smooth transitions between scenes, or visually enhance a sequence. For example, the music could be used to imply a sense of heroism, or danger.
  • Music is used to underline emotional/psychological refinements, and to support the narrative development.
  • Music can be used to highlight a character or element's importance. The music could also change to create further tension or suspense before the moment of action.
  • Music is included to provide a sense of continuity and cohesiveness. The changes in the music can also create a dramatic effect.
  • Music can effectively underline the rhythm in the film's narrative and give a sense of urgency or calmness.
  • The tempo of the music, and which instruments are used, can alter the feel of the scene. The style and tempo of the music can help to create continuity and mood.

Music and Film

  • The development and evolution of film music is connected with the development of film itself.
  • Different periods of film making have different musical styles and approaches, and music can have varying effects on the audience.
  • Film music can influence how audiences process and perceive the story, characters, and events.
  • Different genres of film have different musical characteristics which help with storytelling.
  • Music can impact the style of film. Film music can provide additional storytelling.
  • The use of orchestral music in films can be traced back to the earliest days of film.
  • Musical scores were used as a response to problems with mechanical sound and visuals.
  • The popularity of film led to the decline of vaudeville.
  • Film music in early cinema often involved using pre-existing music, or having improvised music.
  • Music was an important part of the development of film as a popular form of entertainment.
  • In the past, the music in film followed the visual elements; this has changed over time to create a unique experience for the viewer.
  • Music is now used to reflect themes or narrative issues.
  • Composers and film makers now need more diverse and unique scores and instruments.
  • Music can also create dramatic effect or enhance other aspects of filmmaking.
  • Composers are now working on developing more immersive scores for the audience.

Styles of Film Music

  • Different periods impacted the evolution of film music.
  • The 1950s saw greater emphasis on realism, and psychological drama, which reflects the music, themes and approach.
  • Film Noir styles emphasized a more dramatic and ominous tone.
  • Popular music styles influenced film scores in different ways throughout films history.
  • Over time, new technologies and musical styles created more effective use of music to reflect the style of the film.

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Test your knowledge on the primary focus of the Romantic Period in music and the various phases in film production, particularly in relation to music composition. This quiz explores important concepts including temp music, scoring timelines, and the impact of music in film scenes.

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