Components of Sound in Theatre Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a component of sound in theatre according to the image?

• Music

• Effects

• Reinforcement

• Lighting

What is the purpose of pre-show music in a theatre performance?

• To signal the end of the show

• To accompany the actors on stage

• To get the audience ready and set the mood

• To cover up background noise during scene changes

When is intermission music typically played during a theatre performance?

• Before the show starts

• During the intermission to keep the audience in the mood

• After the curtain call

• During scene changes

What is the role of post-show music in a theatre performance?

• To introduce the next performance

• To provide a background for the intermission

• To signal the beginning of the show

• To continue the experience during and after the curtain call

What is the function of scene change music in a theatre performance?

• To entertain the audience before the show begins

• To celebrate the end of the performance

• To transition from one scene to the other and cover up background noise

• To accompany the actors during their performance

What are sound effects in a show?

• The music played by the live orchestra

• The sounds produced by the actual props on stage

• The special sounds that are not produced by the actual props on stage but come from a pre-recorded sound

• The dialogue spoken by the actors

What is the purpose of sound effects in a show?

• To make the show longer

• To help make things realistic

• To replace the actors' voices

• To provide lighting effects

How are sounds now created for a show's soundtrack?

• By recording each sound during the live performance

• By using only live instruments

• By blending (synthesizing) independent tracks

• By using silence to enhance the performance

What does "reinforcement" in a theater context help to achieve?

• To make the scenery more realistic

• To help make the actors louder and easier to understand and hear

• To improve the lighting on stage

• To strengthen the physical structure of the stage

What are "acoustics" in the context of a theater?

• The visual elements of a performance

• The costumes worn by actors

• Sound transmission characteristics that are in a specific room or space

• The script and dialogue of a play