English
for Drama
M.5/5, M.5/6
Teacher Witchayapong Koomsuan
Music
&
Sound
Music & Sound
Music and sound aren’t just
used in musicals. Live or
recorded music can add a lot
to a dramatic production.
Music & Sound
Music and sound effects can be
used to :
Create mood and
atmosphere
Music & Sound
Music and sound effects can be
used to :
build tension
Music & Sound
Music and sound effects can be
used to :
strengthen an emotion
or empathise the
action onstage
Music & Sound
Music and sound effects can be
used to :
help set the scene
Music & Sound
Music and sound effects can be
used to :
indicate a change
of time or location
Music & Sound
Music and sound effects can be
used to :
focus attention on
to a particular
character
Music & Sound
When music is played
beneath a scene and used
to help create mood, this is
called underscoring.
For example, a scene on a
deserted road at night
might be underscored by
spooky music and sound
effects to help create an
atmosphere of fear.
create mood and atmosphere strengthen an emotion or
empathise the action onstage
Let’s watch build tension
help set the scene the video and
brainstorming
indicate a change of time or focus attention on to a particular
location character