Melodies in MoviesOnline version Answer the questions. Test your knowledge of composition techniques for film music. by Miss Rowell 1 What is the term for the sound or music made by the characters and action happening on screen? Choose one or more answers a Diegetic Music b Non-Diegetic Music 2 What is a character, object, location or film's melodic theme (music) called? Choose one or more answers a Late motif b Leitmotif c Song 3 What is the term for the music added on as background music, not part of the on-screen action. Choose one or more answers a Non-diegetic music b Diegetic music c Musical themes 4 Which musical composer pioneered the technique of using leitmotifs? a Beethoven b Wagner c Mozart d Handel 5 Why use leitmotifs in films? Choose one or more answers a To help to establish a character's mood and personality to the audience b To follow the rules of movie making. c To distract the audience from the action on screen. d To provide extra meaning, and cues to the action on screen.