You will write three essays in all. The essays should be typed with double-spaces. For the 10-point essays, think of a paragraph or two, and for the 20-point essays aim for three or more paragraphs.
1) Describe the three basic types of music heard in original scores during the silent film era and cites specific examples from The Birth of a Nation.
2) What is the role of source music in Casablanca?
3) Discuss the effect of genres on the amount and type of music in a film. Describe a number of different film genres from 1935-1939 and the typical qualities of their music. Mention specific films during this period to illustrate your generalities.