What is the purpose of a sound bridge?

• A. To provide a musical cue for the next scene.
• B. To link the end of one scene with the beginning of another using sound.
• C. To introduce a new character with a sound motif.
• D. To fill silence between dialogue.

Answer: (B)

A sound bridge is a transition technique where sound from the upcoming scene starts before the image changes, or carries over from the end of one scene into the start of the next. Its purpose is to link the end of one scene with the beginning of another, creating a seamless flow that helps the audience move smoothly through time and space. This preserves continuity and pacing, guiding viewers and often heightening anticipation or mood across cuts. The sound can come from within the story world (diegetic) or be a mood cue (non-diegetic), and while music or atmosphere may be involved, the crucial function is using sound to connect scenes rather than simply filling gaps or introducing a character with a motif.