Sound Flashcards
Rhythm
Builds tension and change of rhythm changes expectations
Parallel sound
Sounds we expect to hear with the matching genre and image
Contrapuntal sound
Sounds that do not match with the genre
Diegetic
Sound that is in the frame
Ambient
Sounds associated with space and nature
E.g. Forest leaves rustling and wind
Soundscape
A combination of sounds created from a particular environment or space
Dialogue
Tone, accent, pace
Silence
Powerful effect, creates tension and forces the audience to concentrate
Non diegetic
Sounds outside the frame, background music, voice over
Music
Provides clues about emotions and meaning of image
Dissonant music
Use of music to foreshadow a change in mood
Sound bridge
Links scenes together
Synchronous sound
Sounds matching with genre and image
Contributes to realism
A synchronous sound
Sounds not matching with genre or image shown on image
Creates curiosity for audience and directs audience attention