Main Title/Rebel Blockade - John Williams Flashcards
‘One main aspect of the structure is that there is underscoring.’ True/False
True
How many sections are there? (structure)
Three main sections with a coda
What themes do these sections include? (structure)
Section 1 - Main theme Section 2 - Rebel blockade Section 3 - March
What kind of harmony is heard in this piece and where?
Quartal harmony in 4ths in the opening fanfare
What harmonic device can be heard in the March? (harmony)
Pedal note
Name three different chords that can be heard. (harmony)
- Added 6th chords
- Neapolitan 6th
- 4ths and 7ths
What effect do the 4th and 7th chords give in this piece? (harmony)
They are used a lot for dissonance
What kind of ‘feel’ does this piece have? (sonority)
A military feel
What is there a heavy focus of in the fanfare?
Brass and percussion
What is an example of the use of extreme pitches that can be heard in this piece and where can it be heard? (sonority)
The use of the piccolo in the Rebel Blockade
‘This piece is scored for the string section only’ True/False
False- It is scored for full orchestra.
What is the time signature of this piece? (rhythm and metre)
4/4
Where can triplets be heard in the piece? (rhythm and metre)
- In the opening section
- In the Rebel Blockade
Give three other features of the Rhythm and Metre of this piece and where they can be found.
- Change in metre in the March, 3/4
- Use of sextuplets form bar 31 onwards
- There is also the use of rhythmic ostinato
Describe the dynamics as fully as possible between the Opening fanfare, March and Rebel Blockade.
The dynamics contrast between the opening fanfare and the March as the dynamics in these sections are very powerful and loud, as for the Rebel Blockade is softer overall.
‘The tempo changes in each section.’ True/False
True
What are ‘Rebel Blockade theme’,’March’ and ‘Skywalker theme’ all examples of? (melody)
Leitmotifs
What melodic features are found in the Skywalker motif contain? Give three points.
- Bold and heroic
- in Bb Major
- Tonic- dominant opening Bb- F
Give three aspects of the Rebel Blockade theme. (texture,tempo)
- Contrast to opening
- Lighter texture than the opening
- Slower tempo
What do the woodwind instruments melodically do in the Rebel Blockade theme?
- Trill on the flute
- High pitched piccolo writing
Give three aspects of the ‘March’. (melody,metre)
- Full orchestral chords
- Chords built on fourths
- Changing metre
Name a keyboard instrument that plays in this piece.
A Celeste
What is the texture of the March??
Homophonic
