SOUND TERMINOLOGY

  •  Diegetic Sound
Diegetic sound is the audible elements within a film's world, encompassing character dialogue, background noises, and music heard by the characters. It shapes mood, influences characters, and enhances realism.

  • Non-diegetic sound:
Non-diegetic sound exists outside the film's world, unheard by characters but for the audience. Examples include background music, voiceovers, and other elements added in post-production to enhance storytelling or emotion.

  • Synchronous Sound:
Synchronous sound in the film refers to audio elements precisely matched with on-screen actions, enhancing realism. Examples include dialogue synchronized with lip movements, footsteps timed with characters' movements, and other coexisting sounds.

  • Asynchronous Sound:
Asynchronous sound in film refers to audio elements that do not precisely match on-screen actions, intentionally creating a disconnection. Examples include off-screen dialogue, voiceovers, or non-diegetic music.

  • Dialogue:
Conversation between two or more people.

  • Monologue:
Extended speech or composition by a single speaker expressing thoughts aloud.

  • Voiceover/Narration
A voiceover is a narration or commentary provided by an unseen speaker, typically used in film, television, or radio to convey information or enhance storytelling.

  • Mode of Address:
The way someone is spoken to or referred.

  • Direct Address:
When the person speaks straight to the audience looking at the camera.

  • Sound Perspective:
Sound perspective refers to the perception of audio elements in a film or other media in relation to their distance, location, and spatial characteristics, contributing to the overall auditory experience.

  • Sound Motif:
A sound motif is a recurring auditory element in a film or other media, used symbolically to convey themes, emotions, or narrative elements throughout the work.

  • Sound Bridge:
A sound bridge is a cinematic technique where sound carries over from one scene to the next, connecting the two scenes and creating a smooth transition between them.

  • Score:
Original music composed for a certain video or project.

  • Incidental Music:
Incidental music, also known as background or underscore music, is composed to enhance a specific scene or moment in film, television, theater, or other visual media, creating mood or atmosphere.

  • Ambient Sound:
Ambient sound, also known as ambient noise or atmosphere, refers to the background sounds present in a particular environment or scene. It contributes to the overall auditory atmosphere, providing a sense of the setting's realism.

  • Stings:
Short bursts of music.

  • Sound effects:
Added in editing to create a desired effect/ result.

  • Foley studio:
A foley studio is a specialized facility where artists create and record custom sound effects to synchronize with film or video productions, enhancing realism and immersion.

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