Which of the following statements is true of the role of music in foreshadowing events?

A. Such music introduces a feeling of tension, while the images on the screen retain their calm.
B. Dissonance is used in the musical score to relieve nervousness and create harmony.
C. The score softens the effect of shock by preparing the audience emotionally for a shocking turn of events.
D. Music used in this way coincides exactly with what is happening on the screen.


Answer: A

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