Drama GCSE
Non-diegetic Sound
What Non-diegetic Sound means in Drama GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Non-diegetic Sound
Sound that exists outside the world of the play, added for effect, which the characters cannot hear (e.g., mood music or a tension drone).
Topics that use Non-diegetic Sound
- Understanding drama (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Age and Generational Divide
- Artistic Intent
- Class Conflict
- Proxemics and Spatial Relationships
- Semiology and Signification
- Social Responsibility
- Total Theatre
- Blocking
Using Non-diegetic Sound in the exam
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