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Functions of Music Underscoring (Depicting Identity or Characterization…
Functions of Music Underscoring
Branding
music is used to create and reinforce brand recognition
Eg: Windows start up sounds
Creating Humor
sliding trombone, clanking percussion can define a comic highlight or underscore its humor
Depicting Identity or Characterization
music can identify characters, events, and programs
Eg: dark theme characterizes a "bad guy"
a particular theme played during an event identifies the event each time it is heard
themes have long served to identify radio and television programs, films, and personalities
Establishing Locale
different styles and themes are indigenous to particular regions
Emphasizing Action
music emphasizes action by defining or underscoring an event
crash of a chord defines the impact of a fall or collision
dramatic chord underscores shock or a moment of decision
romantic theme highlights flash of attraction between lovers
Evoking Atmosphere, Feeling, or Mood
there is musical analogue for virtually every condition and emotion
music can convert the most obvious and the subtlest of moods
Fixing Time
harmonic structure, voicing in the playing ensemble can suggest time of musical style
Heightening Dialogue
customarily, romantic music underscores a love scene
dissonant music underscores a quarrel
Intensifying Action
crescendo and repetition
Eg: scariness of sinister music builds to a climax scene
Providing Counterpoint
adds an idea or a feeling that would not otherwise be obvious
adding another level of meaning to the visual image
Recalling or Foretelling Events
music can be used to recall a past event or foretell a future occurence
theme used to underscore a tragic crash is repeated at dramatically appropriate times to recall the incident
Setting Pace
sets pace mainly through tempo and rhythm
Songs as Interior Monologue or Narrative
lyrics of songs whose content is not directly connected to a scene or storyline are used to relate or reveal some aspects of a character's inner thoughts
lyrics can be used as narrative backing of a scene or storyline
Unifying Transitions
provides transitions between scenes