Conceptual Metaphor - VERTICALITY & LINEARITY Schemas

25/03/2025 24 min

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What do upward melodies and fast tempos have to do with climbing stairs or chasing bad guys? In this episode, we unpack how our brains make sense of film music using conceptual metaphors and image schemas—basic mental patterns like VERTICALITY (up/down) and LINEARITY (movement through space or time). You will see how music and visuals form metaphorical links that shape everything from cartoon soundtracks to psychological thrillers. Why does high pitch feel “small” or tense? How does a sudden tempo change pull us into a chase scene? From Mickey Mousing to mood-setting scores, we dive into how musical gestures map onto cinematic meaning—and why that mapping matters.BOOK: https://rb.gy/hhfbrcSUBSCRIBE: https://rb.gy/djympt