Theatre Arts

Sound Revision

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Sound RevisionSound mainly refers to Sound Effects or SFX. Music is now a separate Theatre Art.

Sound can help to :• Create mood and atmosphere

• Create tension• Set time of day• Set the weather

• Set the place of the drama

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Sound Revision

On the following slides you can test your knowledge of Sound. Write your answers down and then check them

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What is the name given to the control desk for sound?

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What is the term given to changing from one sound cue to another, with no silence in between?

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What is the name given to a signal for an actor to do or say something, or for a lighting or sound effect to begin or end?

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What is the name given to a SFX which is operated on cue during the performance e.g. a doorbell, a phone ring, a knock?

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What is the quick way to write ‘sound effects’?

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What is the term to bring the volume up ?

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What term is given when a SFX is recorded on tape and played on cue during the performance?

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What is the term given to bringing the volume down?

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Well Done!

Now check your answers on the following slides to see how many you have correct.

Then complete the revision questions at the end.

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What is the name given to the control desk for sound?

Mixing DeskCreated by L McCarry

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What is the term given to changing from one sound cue to another, with no silence in between?

CrossfadeCreated by L McCarry

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What is the name given to a signal for an actor to do or say something, or for a lighting or sound effect to begin or end?

CueCreated by L McCarry

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What is the name given to a SFX which is operated on cue during the performance e.g. a doorbell, a phone ring, a knock?

Live (SFX)Created by L McCarry

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What is the quick way to write ‘sound effects’?

_ _ _SFX

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What is the term to bring the volume up ?

Fade inCreated by L McCarry

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What term is given when a SFX is recorded on tape and played on cue during the performance?

Pre-recorded (SFX)Created by L McCarry

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What is the term given to bringing the volume down?

Fade out

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Complete the revision questions on the next slide on paper or in WORD and email to your teacher for

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Sound Revision Questions1. Think of a recent stimulus based drama. What sound effects did

you use or could you have used? How would/did these enhance your performance?

2. What are the advantages of using sound effects?

3. What disadvantages can there be when using sound effects?

4. What sound effects could you use for the locations below:a) Courtroom b) Street c) Beach d) Hospital e) Shop

5. Think back to a drama that you have created during your course. How did you or could you have used a sound effect to create tension? Explain your answer.

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Well DoneYou have now completed revision on Sound. NOW evaluate your understanding:

If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to your Revision Booklet.

Red- still struggling

Amber -understand some of this revision

Green- fully understand

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