Key Constellations

Interpreting Tonality in Film

Táhirih Motazedian

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University of California Press
07 November 2023

Films, movies & cinema; Film movie production: technical skills; Theory of music & musicology; Musicals; Techniques of music & music tutorials; Acoustic & sound engineering

Series: California Studies in Music, Sound, and Media

Key is one of the simplest building blocks of music and is among the foundational properties of a work’s musical identity—so why isn’t key a standard parameter in discussing film music? Key Constellations: Interpreting Tonality in Film is the first book to investigate film soundtracks—including original scoring, preexisting music, and sound effects—through the lens of large-scale tonality. Exploring compelling analytical examples from numerous popular films, Táhirih Motazedian shows how key and pitch analysis of film music can reveal hidden layers of narrative meaning, giving readers exciting new ways to engage with their favorite films and soundtracks.

By: Táhirih Motazedian
Imprint: University of California Press
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 4
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9780520382152
ISBN 10: 0520382153
Series: California Studies in Music, Sound, and Media
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 07 November 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Táhirih Motazedian is Assistant Professor of Music at Vassar College. Before her career in music theory, she worked for NASA as a planetary scientist and mission operations specialist.