Structural analysis and assessment of the cartoon musics

This study has been intended to analyze the cartoon musics structurally and assess the data to be obtained in it from socio-cultural and psycho-social aspects.In the first step of the study, literature review has been done and the existing resources on cartoons and cartoon musics have been examined. 81 cartoons within the limitations of the study have been offered to the audiences of different ages, genders and socio-cultural life standards through a questionnaire. Then 50 cartoons mostly preferred and admired have been included in the scope of the study.In the second step, a ?grading scale? has been needed so as to make an objective assessment of the cartoons in the sample group. With 30 different questions to assess the cartoon musics, this scale has been prepared with reference to the views of experts in the field. In this part of the study, the main theme melodies of the 50 cartoons have been converted into music and for each cartoon, an introductory card has been prepared that contains the music of its main theme, its illustration and its general features.In the last step of the study, 50 cartoon musics have been exposed to the grading scale in order by the field experts analyzing the musics, sound records and video samples. The data obtained have been converted into numerical values and visual graphics by using statistical programmes.It has been concluded in the study that cartoon musics are an important form of auxiliary expression in the auditory sense; that they can contribute significant meanings and interpretations to cartoons; that they differ, depending on the age and gender group targeted at; and that they are composed or chosen according to the psychology laws and the cultural elements dating back to past.Key Words: Cartoon Music, Music, Psycho-social State, Socio-cultural State, Structural Analysis.