Sound Terminologies

 

1. Diegetic / Nondiegetic:

   • Diegetic: Sounds that originate from the story world, heard by characters.
   • Nondiegetic: Sounds that come from outside the story world, not heard by characters.

2. Synchronous:

   • Sound events that match the timing of the actions in the film.

3. Sound Effects:

   • Auditory enhancements to convey specific sounds in a scene.

4. Sound Motif:

   • Audio element associated with a character or event, providing thematic continuity.

5. Sound Bridge / Audio Match Cut:

   • Transition where the sound from one scene carries into the next.

6. Dialogue:

   • Verbal communication between characters.

7. Voiceover:

   • Narration or commentary added in post-production.

8. Mode of Address / Direct Address:

   • When a character acknowledges the audience, breaking the fourth wall.

9. Sound Mixing:

   • The process of combining and adjusting different audio elements.

10. Sound Perspective:

    • Indicates the proximity and direction of sounds in relation to the camera or audience.

11. Sound Track:

    • Includes songs used in a film.

12. Score:

    • All the music created for a film, including the background music.

13. Incidental Music:

    • Music created to fit the situation or scene.

14. Theme:

    • A recurring musical composition associated with a specific character, event, or emotion.

15. Stings:

    • Short, funny sounds played for a dramatic effect.

16. Ambient Sound:

    • Background sound that captures the atmosphere of a scene.