ALZ Work - Sound Terms

What is the definition of these sound terms?

• Synchronous- when the sound is synchronised with the object emitting the sound.
• Asynchronous- when the sound is deliberately played out of sync (out of time).
• Sound Effects- a sound other than speech or music made artificially for use in a play, film, or other broadcast production.
• Sound Motif- A sound effect or combination of sound effects that are associated with a particular character, setting, situation or idea through the film. 
• Sound Bridge- one of the most common transitions in the continuity editing style, one that stresses the connection between both scenes since their mood (suggested by the music) is still the same.
• Dialogue- the transmitter of story information, is usually recorded and reproduced for maximum clarity.
• Voice Over- 
  a piece of narration in a film or broadcast, not accompanied by an image of the speaker.
• Direct Address/Sound- issues from the source itself, such as those frequencies coming from an actors mouth. 
• Sound perspective- refers to the apparent distance of a sound.
• Score- music composed, arranged and played specifically for the production.
• Incidental Music- non-diegetic music that accompanies events or changes of scenes.
• Theme- music that always accompanies a particular programme or a particular character and suits its moods or themes.
• Stings- these are short bursts of music.
• Ambient Sound- can be recorded on location or can be added to the sound track.