Film Music Questions! Trivia Quiz

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    A film usually starts with the title music. Why?

    • They have paid the most for the title music and want to get there moneys worth.
    • The composer would have gotten upset if it didn't.
    • It to get the attention of the viewer.
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What do you think you know about film music? Would you consider trying this top-notch quiz? You will need to recognize who the composers of the film score for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, the concepts of film music, what music gives us, and why a film usually starts with music. This quiz will tell you all about film music. All the best.

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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

    • Make use of the really expensive piano's

    • Take your attention away from really bad jokes.

    • Make you feel hungry.

    • Disguise the sound of the projector.

    Correct Answer
    A. Disguise the sound of the projector.
    Explanation
    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                 

    • James Williams

    • Homer J Samson

    • John Williams

    • Hans Zimmer

    Correct Answer
    A. John Williams
  • 4. 

    Works by Beethoven, Mozart, Grieg, Bach, Verdi, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner were used as accompanying music because

    • There were no good contemporary composers alive at the time.

    • All the great composers only wrote in Eb minor.

    • They were not protected by copyright.

    • Because old people hate rap music

    Correct Answer
    A. They were not protected by copyright.
    Explanation
    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. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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?

    • Sinister

    • Heroic

    • Despair

    • Dumb and Dumber

    • Superb

    Correct Answer
    A. Sinister
    Explanation
    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?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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

    • Continuity

    • Develop the action

    • Reinforce the emotions

    • Put people off

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Continuity
    A. Develop the action
    A. Reinforce the emotions
    Explanation
    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?

    • Evoking Time and Place.

    • Conveying a character or idea.

    • Expressing emotion.

    • Creating Mood or atmosphere.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Evoking Time and Place.
    A. Conveying a character or idea.
    A. Expressing emotion.
    A. Creating Mood or atmosphere.
    Explanation
    All of the above are important parts of film composition.

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  • 10. 

    Warner Brothers Films released the first talking film in

    Correct Answer(s)
    October 1927 Oct 1927 1927
    Explanation
    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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