Sound

Diegetic Sound: Sounds that originate from within the world of the film, such as character dialogue, footsteps, or a radio playing in a scene. These sounds are part of the story's world and can be heard by both the characters and the audience.

Non-Diegetic Sound: Sounds that do not originate from within the world of the film, like a musical score or voice-over narration. These sounds are added for the audience's benefit and are not heard by the characters in the film.

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A film's soundtrack refers to all the music featured in a film, including both pre-existing songs (like pop, rock, or classical pieces) and original compositions. It often includes songs that play during key scenes, over montages, or in the end credits and may feature a mix of genres and artists.

A film's score is the original instrumental music specifically composed for the film, designed to underscore the narrative, convey emotions, and enhance the atmosphere. The score typically includes orchestral or electronic compositions that are tailored to fit the film's scenes, moods, and characters, and it is usually performed by an orchestra or ensemble.

In short, the soundtrack is the complete collection of all music in the film, while the score is the original music composed specifically to accompany and enhance the film's story.

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