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Sound terminology

The following words are useful when we are analysing sound elements.
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Dialogue The spoken words between characters in a


scene.

Narration A voiceover which helps to tell the story.

Score The music fitted to a film.

Atmos The ambient sound within a scene.

Foley A film-maker’s word for sound effects

Non-diegetic Sound which is external to the film ie cannot


be heard by the characters.

Diegetic Sound which is internal to the film ie can be


heard by the characters.

Soundtrack A combination of all the sound elements


within a film.

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