die Filmmusik
film music
The music that is composed or compiled specifically for a film in order to underscore the plot and atmosphere.
EXAMPLE
Die Filmmusik von 'Star Wars' ist weltberühmt.
The film music from 'Star Wars' is world-famous.
die Filmmusik
film music
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
The word 'Filmmusik' (film music) is a very logical compound made from 'der Film' (the film) and 'die Musik' (the music). So it literally refers to music that belongs to a film.
EXAMPLE
Gute Filmmusik kann eine Szene viel emotionaler machen.
Good film music can make a scene much more emotional.
Use with prepositions
To show the connection, you use 'Filmmusik von' (film music by) for the composer and 'Filmmusik zu' (film music for/from) for the film. This distinction is very useful.
EXAMPLE
Die Filmmusik von Hans Zimmer ist oft sehr kraftvoll.
The film music by Hans Zimmer is often very powerful.
Typical verbs
Certain verbs are often used in connection with 'Filmmusik' (film music). Composers 'komponieren' (compose) or 'schreiben' (write) it, and the audience 'hört' (hears/listens to) or 'genießt' (enjoys) it.
EXAMPLE
John Williams hat die Filmmusik für viele berühmte Blockbuster komponiert.
John Williams composed the film music for many famous blockbusters.
Compare with
Filmmusik vs Soundtrack
soundtrack
Soundtrack and Filmmusik can both refer to the music in a film. Soundtrack is also used for a released collection of the music used in the film. Filmmusik focuses more strongly on the music that supports the plot and atmosphere.
Filmmusik
Während der spannenden Szene verstärkte die Filmmusik die bedrohliche Atmosphäre.
During the suspenseful scene, the film music intensified the threatening atmosphere.
Soundtrack
Nach dem Kinobesuch kaufte sie den Soundtrack mit allen Songs des Films.
After going to the cinema, she bought the soundtrack with all the film’s songs.
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