Lion King and The Sacred Veil Exam Flashcards

Flashcards to help study for the L2 Music Exam focusing on 'The Lion King' by Hans Zimmer and 'The Sacred Veil' by Eric Whitacre.

What are the two musical works required for the L2 Music Exam that these flashcards are based on?

'The Lion King' by Hans Zimmer and 'The Sacred Veil' by Eric Whitacre

Name four musical elements that the exam will focus on.

Timbre, Tempo, Texture, Dynamics, Pitch/Melody, Structure, Harmony, Rhythm/Duration

Define 'Timbre'.

The tone color of instruments; includes instruments like e-guitar, banjo, ukelele

Define 'Tempo'.

The speed of the music; examples include lento, largo, adagio, andante, and presto.

Define 'Texture'.

The effect of melody and harmony together.

Define 'Dynamics'.

The volume of the music; examples include piano, mezzo piano, forte, and fortissimo.

Name four films Hans Zimmer composed music for.

Gladiator, Inception, The Dark Knight, The Lion King, Interstellar, Dune

When was Hans Zimmer born?

September 12, 1957

What are Hans Zimmer’s primary instruments?

Piano, guitar, and synthesizer

What is unique about Hans Zimmer's musical training?

He has no formal musical training, instead developing his skills through self-teaching and experimentation.

Name three awards Hans Zimmer has received.

Academy Award for Best Music (Original Score), BAFTA Award for Best Original Score, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Music in a Feature Production, Satellite Award for Best Original Score, Classic Brit Award for Composer of the Year, American Music Award for Favorite Soundtrack, Echo Award for Best Music Film (National), BMI Film Music Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Score, American Music Award for Favorite Pop Album

Name three musical influences on Hans Zimmer.

Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Ennio Morricone, Brian Eno

What inspired Hans Zimmer's contribution to The Lion King?

The film's themes of loss and the circle of life, his personal experiences (particularly the loss of his father), the film's African setting and storytelling, and the desire to create a 'serious requiem' for the death of a father.

When did The Lion King animation film first air?

1994

Besides emotions, what else does music in animation help to convey?

Tells a story, transition scenes or thoughts, and setting the tone and the mood.

Name four contributors to the music of The Lion King.

Hans Zimmer, Lebo M, Elton John, Tim Rice

What is a key musical element in The Lion King that makes the setting and context authentic?

The use of African instruments.

What is the typical structure/form of film music, as exemplified by The Lion King?

Through-composed, changing with every scene to show development of environments, emotions and scenes as the story develops.

What is a musical motif associated with the character Scar in 'The Lion King'?

A high-pitched violin or strings alternating high-pitched semitone/minor and rocking backwards and forwards on the strings, against a low drone from brass instruments.

What does the 'Mufasa theme' represent in The Lion King?

Hope, pride, and promise.

What compositional devices are used in the 'Mufasa theme'?

Fragmentation, repetition, imitation

What is the African rhythms triplet feel throughout?

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When was Eric Whitacre born?

January 2, 1970

What is Eric Whitacre's primary musical focus?

Composing for the human voice, specifically choirs.

Where did Eric Whitacre earn his music degrees?

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Bachelor's in Music Composition) and The Juilliard School of Music (Master of Music degree)

Name three well-known works by Eric Whitacre.

"Virtual Choir" projects, "Lux Aurumque", and "Sleep"

Name three composers that influenced Eric Whitacre.

Morton Lauridsen, John Williams, and various styles of choral music.

What inspired Eric Whitacre’s contribution to 'The Sacred Veil'?

A poem written by Charles Anthony Silvestri after the death of his wife, Julie, from ovarian cancer.

When and where was the world premiere of The Sacred Veil?

February 16-17, 2019, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, performed by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.