Role of Sound Effects and Music in Creating Mood in Radio Dramas

Zainatul Shuhaida Abdull Rahman; Ni Jing; Md Jais Ismail; Arwin Ramli

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI36.7559

Authors

Zainatul Shuhaida Abdull Rahman Institut Seni Kreatif Nusantara (INSAN), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Ni Jing School of Fine Arts and Design,Changji University, China
Md Jais Ismail Institut Seni Kreatif Nusantara (INSAN), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Arwin Ramli Visual Communication Design, Institut Teknologi Batam, Batam, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI36.7559

Keywords:

Radio Drama, Sound Effects, Mood and Atmosphere

Abstract

Sound effects and music are vital in radio dramas, shaping mood and atmosphere. Originally a news medium, radio evolved into entertainment, with dramas relying on narration, music, dialogue, and sound effects. These effects enhance immersion, emotion, and narrative flow. Though their use has declined in some modern settings, sound designers and Foley artists continue to craft dynamic soundscapes. This paper explores their techniques and emphasizes the importance of coherence in sound design for quality productions. Ultimately, it reaffirms the enduring value of sound effects in enriching the storytelling power of radio dramas.

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