TV and Film Music (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards

Enhance mood, build tension, represent characters/emotions

Music at start/end of TV show or film

Short melody linked to specific character or idea

Music the characters can hear in the scene

Background music only audience hears to enhance emotion

Sound added to make action more dramatic or realistic

Orchestral music written specifically for a film

Collection of all songs & music from a film or TV show

Darth Vader's Theme (Imperial March) in Star Wars

Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones

Lion King, Pirates of Caribbean, Inception, Dark Knight

Creates fear and suspense

Builds tension as shark gets closer

Makes scenes feel happy, sad, scary, or exciting