Film Language Tag: musical theme
Clearly defined melodies that
are "developed" (or altered and commented on) in a composition; for short musical themes, the terms 'theme' and 'motive' are essentially interchangeable. In film, a musical theme functions like the literary motif, a significant recurring sound element. [See also leitmotif and motif]
3 Film Clips
Crash Course, The Exorcist
Chris shoots a scene and goes home.
Farewell Ball , The Birth of a Nation
The town of Piedmont celebrates the first battle of Bull Run.
The Stoneman and Cameron Families, The Birth of a Nation
The Stoneman and Cameron families are introduced.