Sound

Synchronous Sound - this is where the sounds heard in the scene match the image which is being viewed. Eg. if you see a car driving by and you hear the sound of the engine.

Asynchronous Sound - this is where the image on the screen doesn't show the object making the noise. Eg.

Ambient Sound - this is the background sounds that help establish location. The sounds together create a soundscape. Eg. in the park children playing.

Sound Bridge - this is when sound from one scene leads into another, acting as a transition. For example background music going into an alarm clock in the next scene.

Voice Over - when someone is talking over a scene but the characters cant hear them. they usually narrate the story.

Film Music...

• Symphonic - performed by a large orchestra. This type of sound is normally found in dramas.
• Melody - a distinct tune which is played. this type of sound is usually used in teen films/rom-coms.
• Atonal - a piece of music which establishes key. This is normally found in horrors or thrillers.
• Rhythmic - a percussive sound which forms a beat. Normally used in actions.
• Dissonant - the music lacks conventional harmonies. Normally found in horrors.