John Williams Flashcards
What movie is “Raider’s March” from?
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
What is the form of Raider’s March
Ternary, ABA
What is the tonality of section one of Raider’s March?
Major tonality
What kind of rhythm is featured in section one of Raider’s March?
A st-st-stuttering rhythm that focuses on the brass playing the opening theme
What does the light motif in section one of Raider’s March represent?
Indiana Jones
How can the theme in section one of Raider’s March be described?
Disjunct
What does the middle section Raider’s March represent?
Indiana’s lover, Marion
How can the middle section of Raider’s March be described?
More lyrical and romantic to represent Marion
What is a leitmotif?
A musical theme that’s usually associated with a person, place, or object
