a repeating musical idea that forms the basis of a composition (or section)

a category of music that has shared characteristics (e.g. jazz)

how many layers of sound are heard at the same time and how they fit together

a commonly used musical idea or association

Create an additional layer based on broken chords

British English CC

Which genre with driving rhythms is often used to create energy and excitement?

Which genre is often used to create a sense of mystery?

predictable idea used to suggest something

Match each instrument family to its typical film association.

Which string technique is often used in emotional or romantic scenes?

To build energy and excitement, composers develop texture by {{}}.

In films, a short recurring musical idea linked to a character, place, or idea is called __________.

When music is part of the story world and characters can hear it, what is it called?

What do we call the technique where film music follows a character’s actions exactly?

trumpets sounding for a king’s entrance

a cymbal crash exactly as a character falls over

Which of these scenes best shows mickey-mousing?

by telling us about their personalities or emotions

How does music help audiences understand characters in a film?

Which of these is a way music sets the scene in films?