John Williams: 'Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner' ,from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Flashcards
1
Q
Star Wars:
What key is in?
A
Bb major
2
Q
Star Wars:
What kind of music is this?
A
Music for film
Underscoring (Non-Diegetic)
3
Q
Star Wars:
What type of orchestra is used?
A
A Full Symphony Orchestra
4
Q
Star Wars:
What happens in the first 3 bars?
A
An introductory fanfare starting with the blast of the Bb major chord.
5
Q
Star Wars:
What is the over-arching structure of the piece?
A
Ternary Structure (ABA)
6
Q
Star Wars:
What kind of harmony does it employ?
A
Quartal Harmony
7
Q
Star Wars:
What are the conventions of Jazz it employs?
A
Extended Chords (added 6th)
8
Q
Star Wars:
What chords is used in codetta?
A
-Neapolitan chords.
(last part where there is the two crotchets and triplet ostinato )
