Rothbart, Peter.

The synergy of film and music : sight and sound in five Hollywood films / Peter Rothbart. - Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2013. - xx, 159 p. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-152) and index.

Introduction How to use this book The many roles of music in film A word about leitmotif The process of music in film The films examined. West side story Psycho Empire of the sun American beauty Altered states Conclusions and final words.

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Motion picture music--History and criticism.--United States
Motion pictures--Sound effects.

ML2075 / .R67 2013

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