P/MD/32. Dissertation. Music in cinema.

The dissertation studies the role of music in cinema presenting a historical overview of its functions in the evolution of the filming industry. A review of the critics opinions about the importance of music in films is given; the use of music styles by various filmmakers is commented on. The author argues that types of music associate with particular emotions, which makes music a tool of subconscious influence on the audience exploited by filmmakers. Cases of music conflicting with film images are analysed.