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    The document provides information about different musical elements used in film scores such as scales, rhythms, dynamics, and textures. It explains that major scales are used to create happy or positive melodies while minor scales are used for spooky or sad melodies. Chromatic scales build tension with notes a half-step apart. Other devices discussed include leitmotifs to represent characters, fanfares for important introductions, mickey-mousing to match music with action, and underscore to enhance mood under dialogue. Transition music links scenes.

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    Music Film Music Year 8 KO

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    Y8 Knowledge Organiser: TERM 2: Film Music

    Major Scale Minor Scale

    ● Sounds Positive ●Sounds negative


    ● Composers use this scale to create melodies for movies that ●Composers use this scale to create melodies for movies that
    sound happy or give a sense of positivity. would sound spooky, scary or sad.
    ●A Minor scale has a sharp on the 7th note of the scale (G#)

    Chromatic Scale

    ● The chromatic scale is used to create tension in movies. It is a half-step scale, meaning that each note is one half-step away from the
    next.
    Y8 Knowledge Organiser: TERM 2: Film Music

    Diegetic vs Non-Diegetic Music Other Film Music Devices


    Leitmotif
    A short melodic phrase associated with a specific character, place or
    even

    Fanfare
    Short melodic phrase used to introduce something or someone
    important

    Almost ALWAYS played using powerful instruments from the BRASS


    Section.

    Mickey-Mousing
    A musical device used by composers whereby the music imitates the
    actions of the characters. Often used to created comedic effect, but can
    also be used in more serious or sinister movie scenes 

    Underscore
    Non-diegetic music that is played during a scene at the same time as
    action or dialogue. Used to enhance mood.

    Transition Music
    Music composed with the intent of linking one scene to the next.

    Year 8 Musical Elements


    Musical Element Key Words Meaning
    Y8 Knowledge Organiser: TERM 2: Film Music

    High = The notes are on the RH side of the piano


    Pitch and Melody Low = The notes are on the LH side of the piano
    Conjunct Melody = The melody notes move in steps
    Disjunct = The melody notes move in leaps
    Melodic Contour = The shape or direction of the notes
    Short/quick notes = Notes are played quicker
    Rhythm/Note Duration Long/sustained notes = Notes are played/held for longer
    Swung Rhythms = Common in Blues and Jazz Music
    Fast = This piece of music has a fast tempo
    Tempo Slow = This piece of music has a slow tempo
    Moderato = A Moderate Pace
    Accelerando = The music is getting faster
    Rallentando = The music is getting slower
    Forte = The notes are played loudly
    Dynamics Piano = The notes are played quietly
    Crescendo = The music is getting louder
    Diminuendo = The music is getting quieter
    Monophonic I single melody line
    Texture & Homophonic Melody line with accompanying chords (harmony)
    Harmony Polyphonic More than one melody line
    Triad Chord 3 Notes played at the same time
    Major = Music that sounds positive; derived from the Major Scale
    Scale and Tonality Minor = Music that sounds negative; derived from the Minor Scale
    Chromatic = Ascending/Descending in half steps (every black and white note)

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