Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Composition, score & themes · Working

Theme music

Also called: theme

ELI5

Recurring music associated with a project, show, character or idea.

Used in conversation

“The theme music needs to be clear in the mix without fighting the dialogue.”

Definition

Recurring music associated with a project, programme, character or idea.

Here “Theme music” means: Recurring music associated with a project, programme, character or idea. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.

Pitch context

Use this when explaining how the story works on the page or across the finished screen experience.

Why it matters: Explains dialogue, effects, atmosphere, music, voice and the technical work of making them intelligible.

Connected terms

  • ThemeThe search label “Theme” can route to both entries.
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