Film Music Superman Theme

Question 1

What is the harmony?

Answer 1

They are essentially tonal, he avoids predictability by adding unprepared or unresolved dissonances. The cadence which occurs at the end of the first statement of the March theme is an illustration.

Question 2

What is the orchestration?

Answer 2

This piece is scored for an extended modern symphony orchestra including some additional instruments. Such as piccolo, bass clarinet, glockenspiel and harp. Prominent use of brass and percussion is a feature of the film scores by John Williams.

Question 3

Time signature?

Answer 3

4/4 alternating with 12/8

Question 4

Tonality?

Answer 4

C major ends in G major

Question 5

Ostinato?

Answer 5

When a rhythm or pattern of pitches is repeated throughout a passage of music.