| Description |
| On-screen: |
Leslie lies about the letter |
| Description: |
A descending chromatic line is repeated four times - chromaticism is often associated with lying and deception; Leslie has lied about the letter and there is a brief moment of uncertainty and tension as Howard decides what to do next; no dialogue during this cue |
| Music annotations: |
[m. 5] mf; [m. 8] cresc |
| Film annotations: |
[m. 5] But that is impossible; [m. 7] Cue: XXX |
| Orchestration annotations: |
[m. 5] 2 vibraph + violins (sord) tremolo 5 times divisi / 2 bassoons + 2 flts; [m. 8] add E. Horn + 2 violas (sord); [m. 9] add 3 clar / add 2 muted horns |
| Analysis: |
Chromatic melody harmonized with a dissonant [01369] sonority (diminished seventh + added dissonance) |
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| Tags |
chromatic scale | deception | lawyer | leading lady | letter | lying | pc set | pivotal scene | prison | tense
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