Watch a Disney Movie/Musical and address the following questions in essay form:
- How is a Disney movie/musical similar to an opera? List at least 8 similarities you can find between Disney’sFrozen (or the movie you chose) and the operatic form using information found in your notes and text. Use terms from class where possible.
- What larger purpose do the characters’ songs play?
- Who has leitmotifs in this movie and when are they heard? Why would a songwriter/composer use leitmotifs?
Keep in mind that these questions are requesting specific answers. If you have chosen option #1 and have not seen your movie for a while, you will need to watch it again. Vague answers will not count for full credit.
Watch a musical movie of your choice (West Side Story, most Disney movies – Moana works well, South Pacific, etc) and answer the questions below.
The link below will direct you to “Frozen” but you may chose a different film if it fits the requirements. it will open in a new tab. You might be prompted to install a plugin called “Silverlight” to view the video.
Disney. (2013). Frozen. (Links to an external site.)
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REQUIREMENTS:
- Choose a movie to watch this week that incorporates musical elements (Disney movies without musical elements will not count toward this assignment). To be safe, choose a movie classified as a musical or email me about your choice.
- Answer the questions above accurately to display knowledge of the content for this week
OBJECTIVES:
- Draw comparisons between 19th century musical techniques and contemporary entertainment styles
- Watch a movie with an ear toward analyzing the musical elements and identifying how music can advance a plot and contribute to the story.
