A trilha sonora como elemento que reforça e (des)constrói sentidos: Amor à Vida, de Walcyr Carrasco

Abstract

This article analyzes scenes and characters from Amor à Vida in order to realize the function of music in the telenovela. The analysis is based on the theory of Michel Chion about the functions of music in film, considering that the telenovela is also an audiovisual product and therefore Chion's theory applies to music in the telenovela. It is noticed that the soundtrack is important since silent films and the telenovela is a cultural product of great social relevance. Amor à Vida was the telenovela chosen to have scenes and music analyzed. The period of a week of the telenovela was analyzed, totalizing twelve scenes analyzed. Information about durations of chapters and the scenes are specified as well as the links to access them. The product delivers what it intends, because it opens avenues in order that more works about music in the telenovela be realized.