Quiz 3

Question 1

Silent films used this textual device to convey speech or additional information to viewers:

Answer 1

Intertitles

Question 2

One of the most popular genres of early film Shorts was

Answer 2

Comedy

Question 3

Which distinctly American form of silent Feature film became popular not only domestically, but around the world?

Answer 3

Western

Question 4

The two types of Pantomime as described by Pearson are:

Answer 4

Verisimilar (new form post 1910, understood in real life and sometimes character specific) and Histrionic (old stage acting gestures)

Question 5

Two methods early 1910s filmmakers used to begin raising the standard of musical accompaniments for their films were:

Answer 5

“How-to” articles in the trade press and Distributing exemplary scores.

Question 6

A major new principle of post-1910 film sound was that

Answer 6

Musical selections should be chosen to respect and reflect the general character of the film.

Question 7

The film industry’s campaign to standardize sound was in part supported by this development:

Answer 7

The introduction of longer films, called “Features”

Question 8

First appearing in 1913, moving picture music folios were commonly divided into logical sections grouped by…

Answer 8

Atmosphere

Question 9

When early 1910s film producers began to commission “special music” for their prestige films, the scores were usually composed for…

Answer 9

Solo Piano

Question 10

Mini Essay: In your own words, define the term “Pantomime” and describe one way you use it in everyday life.

Answer 10

Pantomime is when a person communicates through the use of action, not spoken word. (ex. with Lucia)