Sond Terminology Flashcards
Sound:
Diegetic sound
is sound that belongs within the frame (or within the “world” of the film or television programme).
Sound:
Non-diegetic sound
is sound that comes from outside the frame, and is most commonly music. This is used to add tension to climax sequences, evoke emotion in a romantic exchange, set context and provide closure, and so on.
Sound:
Contrapuntal sound
is a technique where the sound is not directly related to the image, but when placed together an additional meaning (or deeper meaning) is created.
Sound:
Parallel sound
this is when the sound we hear does match what we see on screen
Sound:
Background music
is a key sound code and can convey a great deal of information about the mood and tone of the film or scene. Unless it comes from within the imagined on screen world, this is diagetic
Sound:
Dialogue
(which can include a narrator’s voiceover) is a vital to how we understand the characters and the narrative. It can also alert the audience to wider themes and ideas
Sound:
Voice-over / narration
where used, is important. It can be used to take the audience “out of the action” and break the sense of realism. It can also be used to give a first person perspective, for example when used to voice a character’s inner emotions and feelings.
Sound:
Voice-over / narration
where used, is important. It can be used to take the audience “out of the action” and break the sense of realism. It can also be used to give a first person perspective, for example when used to voice a character’s inner emotions and feelings.
Sound:
Silence
can be used very effectively to create tension in the audience and to create a dramatic point.
Sound:
Sound bridge
this is when a new scene begins with the carry over sound from a previous scene, connecting the two scenes
Sound:
Sound effects
are usually added by a Foley operator in the edit, and can be very significant in enhancing the action as they are mostly diagetic (belonging to the action within the scene) and can add realism to a scene, giving a sense of place Sound effects can come from off screen, creating a different kind of response where the audience have to imagine what they can’t see.
Sound:
Post-synchronised sound
is sound that is added on in the edit. This can be diegetic sound, such as sound effects, or more obviously, non-diegetic soundtrack.
Sound:
Sound editing
as with visual shots at times one sound may be replaced by another. Cutting sound together or layering sounds on top of each other can be effectively used in film, often with the use of fades
