Sound Flashcards
What is the primary engagement we have with a film text?
Visual level
How does a film’s sound or audio track affect its communication?
Creates mood and atmosphere, aids interpretation of characters and action, links sequences
What is the difference between seeing and hearing in a film?
We can only look in front of us, but we hear in 360 degrees
What are the qualities of sounds in a film?
Deliberately placed in the film, can include noises and dialogue that do not appear on the screen
What are the three main types of audio elements in a film sequence?
- Dialogue
- Music
- Effects
How does music influence the editing of a film sequence?
It can dictate the rhythm of editing, affecting the speed of cuts
What is diegetic sound?
Sounds that exist within the world of the film, like dialogue and sound effects
What is non-diegetic sound?
Sounds that no character or spectator can hear, added for audience reaction or information
What is a soundtrack in a film?
The entirety of sound that accompanies a piece of filming, including effects, dialogue, and music
What is a voice over?
Off-screen voice that tells the story or comments on the action
What is a soundbridge?
Sound that begins in one scene and continues into the next, linking the two scenes
What is contrapuntal sound?
Sound that doesn’t complement the images on screen, often creating irony or shock
What is a sound motif?
A sound effect that is repeated for a particular character or place
What is a sound theme?
A piece of music which accompanies a character or place
What is a sound cut?
Cutting from one sound to another in sync with the visual cut
What is underscore?
Music that accompanies on-screen action and compliments it
What is hyperreal sound?
Sound that has been artificially exaggerated to increase tension
