Sound whose source is neither visible
on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action:
- narrator's commentary
- sound effects which is added for the dramatic effect
- mood music
Non-diegetic sound is
represented as coming from the source outside story space.
The distinction between diegetic or
non-diegetic sound depends on our understanding of the conventions of
film viewing and listening. We know of that certain sounds are
represented as coming from the story world, while others
are represented as coming from outside the space of the story
events. A play with diegetic and non-diegetic conventions can
be used to create ambiguity (horror), or to surprise the audience
(comedy).
Another term for non-diegetic sound is
commentary sound.
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