Name: *

The Lion King

Read through this worksheet before watching the film. Take a few notes
throughout the film if you need to. Then complete the questions ready to
submit next lesson.

1. Pick 5 instruments you can hear in the music of the opening scene this film and complete this table:
INSTRUMENT When is it used in the opening? Effect/ How does it add to the film?
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2. How important is music in this film? Think about how it is used in songs and in other music to
accompany the action and story‐telling.
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3. How would the film be different if there were:

– no songs? *

– no music? *

4. What is your favourite song/piece of music in this film? Give three musical reasons for your choice.
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5. Categorise your favourite song using the table below: Give 3 reasons why
1. BROAD CATEGORY:
Action/Narration song Moves the story forward in some way
Character song Gives insight to a character OR allows character to share inner
thoughts/feelings
2. SONG TYPES WITHIN THESE CATEGORIES:
Ballad Slow, emotional song. Can be solo or duet (between lovers perhaps).
Comedy song Funny, lyrics are important.
Production numbers Involve whole cast/company. Often open and/or close an act, or used to set
the scene or atmosphere if there is a big change.
Charm song Entertainment songs in the show that often involve the leads as an ensemble.

My Favourite song – (title) – is a – (Cat1) (Cat 2) – song for the following reasons:
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(2) *
(3) *