Sound key words
- 1. Sound
- 2. Diegetic sound Sound that exists within the fictional world of the text (the diegesis) Non-diegetic sound Sound that the audience can hear, but doesnt exist within the fictional world of the text.
- 3. Sound mixing When the different parts of sound, music, voice etc., change volume levels. Synchronous/ asynchronous sound Synchronous the sound that happens as the action that creates it. Asynchronous the sound that occurs at a different time to the action that creates it.
- 4. Sound effects Artificially created or enhanced sounds. Sound motif A sound effect or combination of sound effects that are associated with a particular character, setting, situation or idea through text. Sound bridge A piece of music or sound that bridges an edit from one scene to another (used in a lot of American sitcoms)
- 5. Dialogue Scripted an unscripted voices. Voiceover A non-diegetic voice anchoring down meanings produced by the on screen images. Mode of address/ direct address Direct address the viewer is directly addressed. The voiced over or character looks at the audience or addresses that audience as you.
- 6. Sound perspective Refers to the apparent distance of a sound. E.g. the sound of hooves in the distance will be quieter than when close. Soundtrack: score Recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a moving image text. Incidental music Often background music, and adds atmosphere to the action. E.g. a single note.
- 7. Themes and stings Themes - All sound features may share certain characteristics e.g. a particular rhythm. Sting - A brief stab of music used to enhance the drama of action. Ambient sound The background sounds which are present in a scene or location. Common ambient sounds include wind, water, birds, crowds, offices noises and traffic.