Principles of Functional Classification of Music in Cinema

Abstract

The article deals with the basic principles of the functional classification of music in contemporary cinema, with the use of new technologies in the process of creating music for movies, and innovations introduced by modern film composers. The basic prin ciples of functional classification of music in modern cinema should be considered with regard to systemic, sociocultural approaches, to the latest developments in cinema studies and musicology, as well as comparativehistorical and logicalanalytical methods. The main principles of sound and image interaction in cinema are established, being: mutual reinforcement and counterpoint between sound and visual components in film drama, consistency and logic in the development of the storyline and unfolding of the concept of the film, harmonization or intensifying the interaction between the inner sense and perception of this sense by the recipients. The main func tions of music in cinema are defined: managing emotions; intensifying artistic communication; creation of intertextuality within the work; "background" support of the main plot line; combining the other components of the structure of the screenplay, including parts of the storyline. Nowadays, the following basic models of interaction of music with a plot function in cinema: illustrative, con trast, synchronous, communicative and structural. The basic principles and functions of music in modern cinema, caused by the de velopment of compositional practice and changes in filmmaking technologies, are substantiated. The functions of music in cinema determine the certain models of interaction sound and visuals on screen.

Implementation of Richard Wagner’s Ideas in Cinematography: Music as an Important Component of the Screen Work

“…Wagner's music is used in the whole spectrum of its combinations with the visuals: it contrasts with the latter or becomes a counterpoint to it, it illustrates the events on screen, it structures and communicates, etc. (Kharchenko, 2020).…”

“…Still, Richard Wagner's music was most often used by the directors of feature films for illustrative purposes. Notably, musical citations of his "Ride of the Valkyries" are one of the most frequent in cinematography (Kharchenko, 2020;Allga383, 2012; The Musicologist, 2021).…”