Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 3: Music in Film

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Which of the following is not a function of film music?
A)provide momentum and continuity
B)suggest mood and atmosphere
C)suggest character
D)provide songs for the actors to sing
2
Movie soundtracks can contain
A)original music and previously existing compositions
B)original music and the director's comments
C)director's comments and previously existing compositions
D)director's comments and actors' comments
3
The idea of musical themes for characters (leitmotifs) was developed by which 19th Century composer?
A)Debussy
B)Brahms
C)Mozart
D)Wagner
4
Which of the following characters has a distinctive leitmotif?
A)Captain Kirk
B)Luke Skywalker
C)Darth Vader
D)Darth Maul
5
During the last few years, moviegoers have
A)begun to ignore film music
B)taken a greater interest in film music
C)turned off the soundtrack when watching movies at home
D)watched movies solely for the soundtrack
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