Question

Music appreciationAmerican Innovations in the Arts: The music played during the earliest films (pre-1900) 

A. was played on a phonograph.   B. conveyed the mood of each scene.   C. covered the sound of noisy projectors.   D. introduced characters and themes.

Answer 1

Answer is C covered the sound of noisy projectors. Answer in text book page 331.

Answer 2

The best answer is B) Conveyed the mood of each scene.

Although music was later played on a phonograph to accompany silent films, the earliest films often included a live orchestra. The music that accompanied the film was intended to help establish the mood of scenes and provide the audience with emotional queues.