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Synchronizing music with the actions on screen, reminiscent of old cartoons, which can be used for comedic effect or to emphasize movement.

Sound that originates from within the film's world, such as dialogue between characters or sounds from objects in the scene, which enhances realism and helps audience immerse in the film's environment.

The process of re-recording dialogue in post-production to improve audio quality or reflect script changes, ensuring clarity and consistency.

An editing technique where the audio from the following scene starts before the cut, which can smooth transitions and keep the audience engaged with the narrative.

A recurring musical theme associated with a particular person, place, or idea, which helps to reinforce narrative elements and character identification.

The use of continuous music throughout most of a film to create a dense emotional undercurrent and enhance dramatic effect, although it can overwhelm subtler sound elements if overused.

The technique that mimics how a person hears sounds differently depending on the distance and location of the source, used to add depth and reality to films.

Original music composed specifically for a film to support its mood and themes, often performed by orchestras or synthesizers, which can become a motif associated with characters or ideas.

Custom-made sound effects added to films in post-production to enhance the auditory experience, often for footsteps, rustling clothes, or prop handling, which grounds the visuals in reality.

A tool in editing where sound from an upcoming scene plays before the visual transition, or sound from the current scene lingers into the next, to provide continuity or contrast.

Temporary music tracks used during editing before the final score is composed, which can influence the pace and the mood of the film but may affect the composer's creativity.

Background sound present in a scene, like wind, water, or city noises, which creates a believable setting and subconsciously informs the viewer about the environment.

Sound that does not come from the film's world, like orchestral scores or narrator's commentary, used to build atmosphere and manipulate the audience's emotional response.

Sound that is not matched with the visual component on screen, often used for artistic effect to create disorientation or distance.

A repeated sound or musical element in a film that signifies a particular character, situation, or thematic idea, contributing to the structure and unity of the score.

A series of shots edited into a sequence to condense time and information, often accompanied by a matching soundtrack to underscore the progression and emotional impact.

Collection of all the music used in a film, including scores and licensed songs, which guides the viewer's emotional response and can be key to a film's identity.

An editing technique where the audio from the current scene continues over into the next scene before the visual transition occurs to help the flow of the storyline.

The subtle, ambient noise recorded in a location where a scene is shot, used to maintain sound continuity and prevent unnaturally quiet spaces when editing.