Sound

Question 1

What are sound effects?

Answer 1

The artificial reproduction of sounds that help to create realism on stage

Example: the sound of a window smashing.

Question 2

What is diegetic sound?

Answer 2

Sound that a character can hear within the world of the play.

Question 3

What is non-diegetic sound?

Answer 3

Sound that exists outside the world of the play, heard by the audience but not by the characters.

Question 4

Give an example of non-diegetic sound.

Answer 4

Narration or underscore.

Question 5

What are the two types of sound sources considered by a sound designer?

Answer 5

• Live music
• Recorded sound

Question 6

What is sourcing in sound design?

Answer 6

The process of locating or producing an effect or a piece of music.

Question 7

What is underscoring?

Answer 7

The use of music underneath dialogue to help create an atmosphere or to convey a theme.

Question 8

True or False: Diegetic sound can be heard by the audience but not by the characters.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: _______ is the process of locating or producing an effect or a piece of music.

Answer 9

[sourcing]

Question 10

What factors influence a sound designer’s decision to use live or recorded sound?

Answer 10

• Style of the show
• Budget