Film Music Revision

Question 1

Name a film music composer

Answer 1

John Williams

Question 2

Characteristics of sad music in film

Answer 2

Lower pitch, slower tempo, the meldoy represents a character whos had a downfall of somesort

Question 3

Characteristics of happy music in film

Answer 3

Higher pitch, faster tempo and possible a more bouncy melody. The melody represents a chacracter who feels happier, like they can accomplish anything and have high hopes, like the higher pitch in the song.

Question 4

What is known as the “Golden age” of film music