THTRFLM 2T03 Study Guide - Silent Film, Leitmotif, Thematic Transformation

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Theatre & Film Studies
• Course: THTRFLM 2T03
• Professor: Andrew Mitchell

Document Summary

Music that happens within the world of the story. The characters in the scene can hear the music. The characters in the scene can"t hear the music. Indicate time era or location, also communicate mood. Emotionally guides us, provides a mood for the scene. Music in between shots, montage music, themes, background music -> love shots etc. Unbroken section of music with a clear beginning and end. Where the cues occur, how long, how notable can vary the emotional impact. Musical score that plays throughout most of the film. Establishes a mood for the whole film or just the opening scene. Introduce a dominant theme for the drama or foreshadow the stories mood. Beginning of the film"s music that ends with an unresolved feeling. Mood at the end of the film or leave the audience with a feel-good feeling. If energetic, makes the audience leave on an emotional high, excited and happy.