Tv Thenes 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 common features of News theme tunes
The music is often loud and urgent, using a lot of brass for striking effect
What is a hook
The name given to a short musical idea which sticks in your mind
What is 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.
What are found sounds
“The use of effects to create atmospheres which are unlikely sound sources”
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TV Themes and Adverts
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Ostinato
Pattern that repeats .
Can be riff
What are tv themes also known as
Signature tunes
What must the composer do in a tv theme
The composer has a very short time period (30secs-1min) to hook the audience using Ostinatos and hooks and to tell the listener what the show is about
What do many programmes do in their tv themes
Use the concept of their show
