john williams - starwars Flashcards
what’s was john influenced by?
romantic era
what’s type of orchestra?
symphony orchestra
massive!!
what instruments play in the strings?
double bass
harp
viola
violin
cello
what instruments play in the woodwind?
oboe
flute
clarinet
bassoon
piccolo
bass clarinet
what’s instruments play in the bass?
trumpet
french horn
tuba
trombone
what percussion instruments are there?
cymbals
timpani
tamtam
triangle
what addition instruments are in the orchestra?
piano
celeste
what’s the structure?
two main sections
AABA with a solo and transition part at the end
what are the two motifs?
march
fanfare
what’s the tonality?
bitonal
opposing keys represents rebels and empire
what key?
b flat major
modulates to c major
what’s some features of the harmony?
dissonance
tertiary movements
imperfect cadences - moving piece forwards
chords mainly in root position
what’s the word called that describes the rhythm of this piece?
homorhythmic (all instruments play same rhythm)
rhythmic ostinato
syncopated chords
what does the tempo rely on?
the screen / action
what are the tempos?
moderato : marching speed
poco rallentando (gradual slowing) : increase anticipation
ritardano (gradual slowing)
presto : battle intensified
