Area of Study 4- Film Music- Leitmotifs

Question 1

What is a leitmotif?

Answer 1

A musical idea used to represent an object, idea, or character in a story

Question 2

Give an example of a leitmotif being used to represent a character.

Answer 2

James Bond

Question 3

Why is repetition used in leitmotifs?

Answer 3

Used to link bits of the film together and to create tension

Question 4

Name 3 film composers.

Answer 4

John Williams, Howard Shore, Hans Zimmer (frame)

Question 5

Give an example of a leitmotif that represents a group of characters.

Answer 5

The Fellowship

Question 6

What effects do leitmotifs have on the watcher of a film

Answer 6

They know when people will appear

Question 7

Give an example of a leitmotif that hints at what is to come in the film

Answer 7

Star wars Episode 1

Question 8

Give an example of a leitmotif being used to represent an idea

Answer 8

The Force

Question 9

How are pop songs often used in films?

Answer 9

Boost publicity of movies

Question 10

Give an example of a character singing their own leitmotif

Answer 10

Let it Go, Elsa

Question 11

Why are pop versions of movie songs sometimes produced?

Answer 11

To make it more popular