Timeline -- Introduction -- The not-so-silent era -- Max Steiner and the first generation -- Spotlight : spotting and the click track -- Mysteries, thrillers, and film noir -- Spotlight : orchestrators -- The epic, the exotic, and war -- Cowboys and superheroes -- Drama -- Spotlight : jazz in film music -- Theme songs, comedies, and romantic comedies -- Spotlight : animation -- Science fiction and fantasy -- Ambient music, no music, and ready-mades -- Trends, forecasts, and innovations. |