Sound

Question 1

Diegetic sound

Answer 1

sound that is part of the film world

Question 2

Non Diegetic sound

Answer 2

sound that is not recognised as part of the film world

Question 3

Parallel sound

Answer 3

sound which compliments the visual image

Question 4

Contrapuntal sound

Answer 4

sound which does not fit with the image but helps new meanings

Question 5

Sound bridge

Answer 5

aid continuity as sound comes from one sequence to the next

Question 6

Synchronous sounds

Answer 6

are those sounds which are synchronised or matched with what is viewed

Question 7

Asynchronous sounds

Answer 7

are not matched with a visible source of the sound on screen

Question 8

3 tracks of film sound

Answer 8

dialogue - transmitter of the story information
Sound effects - supply an overall sense of a realistic movement
Music - adds emotion and rhythm to the film

Question 9

Aspects of dialogue

Answer 9

it authenticates the speaker as an individual or a real person rather than the imaginary creation of a story teller

Question 10

Effects of Asynchronous sounds

Answer 10

provides an appropriate emotional nuance that may also add realism to the film

Question 11

Effects of non diegetic music

Answer 11

provides a tone of emotional attitude towards the story/ character
The background music foreshadows the change of mood
Can aid viewers understanding by linking scenes

Question 12

Aspects of sound bridge

Answer 12

when sound comes before the image of the next scene
provides a smooth transition between 2 or more scenes

Question 13

Aspects of contrapuntal sound

Answer 13

doesn’t fit in with the image but creates new meanings
designed to make the audience think more deeply about and interpret the image