Film Music Questions! Trivia Quiz

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1. A film usually starts with the title music. Why?

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The correct answer is "It to get the attention of the viewer." The title music is typically used at the beginning of a film to captivate the audience and create an engaging and immersive experience right from the start. It helps to set the tone and atmosphere of the film, creating anticipation and drawing the viewer into the story. By grabbing the attention of the viewer early on, the film can establish a strong connection and keep the audience engaged throughout.

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2. The first movies were silent films.  There were no soundtracks – the actors mouthed words but no voices were heard and there was no background music.  Movie houses hired pianists to play while the film was running to

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The correct answer is "disguise the sound of the projector." In the early days of silent films, projectors made a lot of noise while running. To mask the distracting sound, movie houses hired pianists to play live music. The music would help cover up the noise of the projector, creating a more immersive experience for the audience.

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3. Who is the composer of the following film scores? Star Wars Indiana Jones Jaws Harry Potter                 
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4. Works by Beethoven, Mozart, Grieg, Bach, Verdi, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner were used as accompanying music because

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The works by Beethoven, Mozart, Grieg, Bach, Verdi, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner were used as accompanying music because they were not protected by copyright. This means that these composers' works were in the public domain, allowing them to be used freely without the need for obtaining permission or paying royalties. This made them easily accessible and cost-effective options for use as accompanying music in various settings.

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5. A film composer does not usually start work on the score or music until the film is in its completed form. 

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A film composer typically waits until the film is finished before starting work on the score or music. This is because the composer needs to have a clear understanding of the visual and emotional elements of the film in order to create music that enhances the storytelling. Starting work on the score before the film is completed could result in music that doesn't align with the final product. Therefore, it is true that a film composer does not usually start work on the score or music until the film is in its completed form.

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6. What musical direction would I be taking if I played Misterioso?

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Playing Misterioso would indicate a sinister musical direction. The term "misterioso" is derived from the Italian word for mysterious, and is often used in music to convey a dark, eerie, or foreboding atmosphere. Therefore, choosing to play Misterioso suggests a choice to create a sinister mood in the music.

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7. Adagio would be played in a chase scene true or false?

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it is a tempo having slow movement; restful at ease. for more musical terms you can check out http://classicalworks.com/html/glossary.html

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8. Music serves to give

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Music serves multiple purposes in various contexts. It can provide continuity by creating a consistent background sound that helps to connect different scenes or moments in a narrative. Additionally, music can develop the action by enhancing the pace, tension, or energy of a scene, thereby driving the story forward. Furthermore, music has the ability to reinforce the emotions portrayed on screen by evoking specific feelings in the audience through melodies, harmonies, or lyrics. However, it is unlikely that music would put people off, as it is generally used to engage and captivate viewers.

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9. From the following which are the concepts of film music?

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All of the above are important parts of film composition.

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10. Warner Brothers Films released the first talking film in

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Warner Brothers Films released the first talking film in October 1927. This answer is derived from the information provided in the question, which states that Warner Brothers Films released the first talking film in October 1927. Therefore, the correct answer is October 1927.

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A film usually starts with the title music. Why?
The first movies were silent films.  There were no soundtracks...
Who is the composer of the following film scores?...
Works by Beethoven, Mozart, Grieg, Bach, Verdi, Bizet, Tchaikovsky,...
A film composer does not usually start work on the score or music...
What musical direction would I be taking if I played Misterioso?
Adagio would be played in a chase scene true or false?
Music serves to give
From the following which are the concepts of film music?
Warner Brothers Films released the first talking film in
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