Media Studies A-Level
Non-diegetic Sound
What Non-diegetic Sound means in Media Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Non-diegetic Sound
Sound whose source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action (e.g., narrator's commentary, mood music).
Topics that use Non-diegetic Sound
- Close study products (CSPs) (AQA A-Level)
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Using Non-diegetic Sound in the exam
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