movie theme
Cinema's musical signature
A movie theme is the central idea or underlying message explored throughout a film—love conquers all, the corrupting nature of power, the search for identity.
Theme differs from plot: the plot is what happens, while the theme is what the story means.
Movie theme also refers to the main musical composition associated with a film: The movie theme from Jaws is instantly recognizable.
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
- musical scoreNotated composition for performance
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- leitmotifRecurring thematic phrase
- main titlePrimary displayed name
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- Catchy Tunesearworm, jingle, ditty, catchy tune, pop song
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Spoken exchange between parties
sound effects · spoken word · foley · ambient noise · ambient sound
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Motion picture visual craft
visual style · production design · mise-en-scène · special effects
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