In the Opening Sequence of the Shining (1980), the Electronic

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the opening sequence of The Shining (1980) , the electronic music, which does not emanate from an on-screen location, is

• A) diegetic.
• B) low-pitched.
• C) nondiegetic.
• D) on-screen sound.
• E) external sound.

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Definitions:

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, characterized by slower brain waves, which is divided into three stages and accounts for 75-80% of total sleep time.

Ascending Fibres

Nerve fibers that carry information from the body's sensory receptors upward to the brain, particularly pertinent to the sensory pathways.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a central role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, vivid dreams, and increased brain activity.