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Music that creates tension often uses dissonance, irregular rhythms, and staccato strings.

Joyful music in film is characterized by major keys, bright melodies, and lively rhythms.

Scores that evoke fear may utilize diminished chords, sudden loud dynamics, and high-pitched dissonant sounds.

Music conveying sadness often features minor keys, slow tempos, and legato strings.

To create suspense, composers might use unresolved melodies, harmonic ambiguity, and pulsing bass lines.

Triumphant music is typically associated with strong brass sections, fast tempos, and ascending melodic lines.

Romantic film music is characterized by warm string sections, tender melodies, and rich harmonies.

Mystery in a score is often conveyed through the use of whole tone scales, sparse textures, and subtle use of percussion.

Film music evoking anger may feature dissonant chords, aggressive brass, and a heavy use of percussion.

Nostalgic emotions are often brought forth by sentimental melodies, simple harmonies, and acoustic instruments.

To express despair, film scores can utilize chromatic movement, sparse scoring, and low, sustained tones.

Excitement is typically conveyed with fast-paced rhythms, ascending musical phrases, and a full orchestration.

Music that signals anticipation might use building crescendos, repetitive motifs, and a combination of dissonance and resolution.

Film scores that evoke loneliness tend to have solo instruments, minimalistic textures, and echoing effects.