Practice How Music Enhances Narrative and Atmosphere - 4.2.3 | Unit 4: Music and Society - Connections and Impact | IB Grade 9 Music
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4.2.3 - How Music Enhances Narrative and Atmosphere

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Question 1

Easy

What is a leitmotif?

💡 Hint: Think of iconic music themes in films.

Question 2

Easy

What does underscoring do?

💡 Hint: Consider how music plays in the background during character dialogue.

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Question 1

What is a leitmotif?

  • A background music track
  • A music theme associated with a character
  • Music with no lyrics

💡 Hint: Think about themes you can recognize swiftly in films.

Question 2

Underscoring can be heard by the characters in a film.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Imagine watching a scene focused solely on the dialogue without the background music.

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Question 1

Choose a well-known film that utilizes music effectively. Analyze two specific scenes focusing on how music enhances narrative and character emotions. Discuss the musical elements at play and their impact on the audience.

💡 Hint: Focus on identifying and discussing tempo, dynamics, and emotion evoked.

Question 2

Create a short film scene (written description) that incorporates various types of music (e.g., source music, underscoring, and leitmotif). Explain how each music type contributes to the narrative.

💡 Hint: Consider how the mood changes and audience reactions are influenced by the music used.

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