Name ________________________ Section __________ Date _____________

Film Scoring: How it Influences our Thoughts

The clip you are about to watch is the opening scene from one of Stanley Kubrick’s most
famous films, “The Shining” (1980). It is a fantastic example of a particular genre of film, and the
choices in music that Kubrick made play an important role in setting the mood for the film.
You will hear 3 different options for music to play during the clip—describe each one, which genre
of film it might be with this music, and then decide which you think best matches the visuals.
Option 1:
Describe the music you hear.
Instruments Dynamics Tempo Style

What genre of film might this be?

Horror Road trip Fantasy Comedy Action Musical
Does it match the visuals? _________________________________________________________
Option 2:
Describe the music you hear.
Instruments Dynamics Tempo Style

What genre of film might this be?

Horror Road trip Fantasy Comedy Action Musical
Does it match the visuals? _________________________________________________________
Option 3:
Describe the music you hear.
Instruments Dynamics Tempo Style

What genre of film might this be?

Horror Road trip Fantasy Comedy Action Musical
Does it match the visuals? _________________________________________________________