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Non diegetic music

We can't see the source of non diegetic music in a film, and the characters in the film can't hear it.

What examples of non diegetic music can you think of? Change partners and make another list!

Here is one: Harry Potter's first flying lesson.

Non-diegetic music in Harry Potter

Harry Potter's first flying lesson. Listen to the music (written by John Williams):

you can hear it, but the characters can't! 

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