The Disney Sound

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• WADT1A MTH 8AM
• WADT1B MTH 11AM
• WADT3B MTH 2PM

According to Walt Disney, what role does music play in animation?

• a) It is a secondary element in animation.
• b) It is indispensable and can bring a production to life.
• c) It is only important for certain scenes.
• d) It has no significant impact on the audience's experience.

When Walt Disney requested "something big" for the forest fire sequence in Bambi, what music did he use as an example?

• a) Classical music by Mozart
• b) Jazz music by Louis Armstrong
• c) Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
• d) Rock music by Elvis Presley

How did music influence the emotional experience of early moviegoers before the days of sound?

• a) It had no impact on the audience's emotional response.
• b) Musicians in theaters used music to transport audiences and evoke various emotions.
• c) Movie theaters relied solely on visual effects to convey emotions.
• d) The absence of sound in movies eliminated the need for emotional cues.

Who were some of the talented composers and musicians recruited by Walt Disney to pioneer the use of music in animation?

• a) Beethoven and Mozart
• b) Carl Stalling and Bert Lewis
• c) Frank Churchill and Albert Malotte
• d) Buddy Baker and Paul Smith

What was the breakthrough that enabled synchronization between music and animation in early films?

• a) The invention of sound recording devices
• b) The introduction of advanced computer algorithms
• c) Wilfred Jackson's use of a metronome to establish beats per second
• d) Collaboration between animators and musicians

How did musicians and animators collaborate to synchronize music and action in early animated films?

• a) Musicians improvised music while watching completed animations.
• b) Animators created animations based on pre-existing musical compositions.
• c) Both parties worked closely together, planning the entire picture before animators began scenes.
• d) Musicians composed music independently, with animators adding visuals later.

What was a significant challenge faced by animators due to the integration of music and action?

• a) They had to learn how to compose music for their animations.
• b) Animations became longer and more complex.
• c) Animators had to work to the rigid pattern of a beat, requiring concise storytelling.
• d) They struggled to adapt classical music themes to fit into animations.