The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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More than twenty years after its release, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remains a pinnacle of video game excellence, with its music receiving acclaim both within the game and in orchestral performances. Music plays a crucial role in this celebrated game, connecting narrative, gameplay mechanics, characters, and virtual worlds. It also engages a dedicated community of fans who continually interact with and reinterpret the music, making it a cultural touchstone. As the field of video game music studies evolves, this work employs established theoretical frameworks to conduct an in-depth analysis of a single game's music. This extensive investigation serves three primary purposes: it offers a historical-critical overview of the music in a significant video game, explores broader themes in music and media studies—including interactivity, fan culture, and the relationship between music and technology—and provides a model for future comprehensive studies in the realm of video game music.