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Craft and Structure practice question

Text 1 A composer argues that film music should be felt rather than noticed: the best score is the one the audience cannot hum afterwards. Text 2 A film critic loves scores with memorable themes, but agrees that music which draws attention to itself during a scene has failed at its job.

Based on the texts, the composer and the critic would most likely agree with which statement?

  1. A. Music that makes the audience notice it during a scene has failed.Correct
  2. B. A good film score should have a theme the audience can hum.
  3. C. Films are better without music.
  4. D. Composers and critics never agree about scores.

Answer: A. Music that makes the audience notice it during a scene has failed.

The composer wants music felt, not noticed; the critic 'agrees that music which draws attention to itself during a scene has failed'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. A good film score should have a theme the audience can hum.
The composer explicitly prefers scores that CANNOT be hummed.
C. Films are better without music.
Neither text suggests dropping music.
D. Composers and critics never agree about scores.
The texts show them agreeing on one point.

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