The integration of sound effects and music plays a central role in shaping the audiences emotional engagement and narrative comprehension in film. This study analyzed ten scenes from the drama genre, which emphasizes human emotions and narrative-driven storytelling. Participants were divided into three groups and were exposed to six combinations of audio and visual stimuli. They reported salient sounds and their interpretations, with a focus on context and emotional responses. One hypothesis suggests that effective sound design blurs the line between music and sound effects. When asked, 63% of participants felt music was more important for providing context, while 37% prioritized sound effects. The findings indicate that music alone emphasizes specific emotions, whereas sound effects alone create moderate variability between emotional response and sound identification.
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