Tv Theme Flashcards
What is the most important feature of a tv theme
The theme gives an impression of what the show may be about
What are the features of a news tv theme tune
The music is loud and urgent, often using a lot of brass for striking effect
What is the name given to a short musical idea, like the countdown theme, which sticks in your mind
A hook
Explain the relationship between sound and image
The relationship between sound and image. It is important to play the sound fractionally earlier than the image appears so that the eye and ear see and hear the media instantly.
A repeated pattern in music can be called what
An ostinato or riff
When the music is played in a detached manner this is called what
Staccato
When the music is played smoothly this is called what
Legato
A repeated rhythmic pattern is called what
A rhythmic ostinato
A rhythmic melodic pattern is called what
A melodic ostinato
What aspect of the causality theme tune creates the siren effect
The ostinato motif
How do we know by casualties theme tune it is a hospital program
The music, like inspector morse, has a sound throughout reminding us of a heart monitor
Tv themes are also known as what
TV Themes are also known as Signature tunes.
The composer has a very short time to create what
The composer has a very short time to create a piece that will tell the listener what the show may be about
Why does the composer try to create a hook
The Composer tries to create a ‘hook’ which people will associate instantly with the programme.
Many programs use songs that what, give examples
Many programmes use songs that contain the programme’s concept; Friends, The Big Bang Theory, CSI, Fame
