star wars

Question 1

when is this piece set

Answer 1

opening credits of star wars

Question 2

what is a leitmotif

Answer 2

a phrase of music which represents a certain character or place

Question 3

what is the time signature

Answer 3

4/4 with driving triplets

Question 4

what are the first dynamics

Answer 4

maestoso

Question 5

what is the fanfare marked with

Answer 5

sforzando and marcato making it strong and powerful

Question 6

what intervals are used to make it sound heroic

Answer 6

perfect 4ths and 5ths

Question 7

how is the entrance of the main theme signified

Answer 7

fanfare slows down and brass play in unison

Question 8

how does the time signature change for the main theme

Answer 8

4/4 to 2/2

Question 9

what structure is the main theme

Answer 9

ternary form

Question 10

what do the woodwind and violins play in accompaniment

Answer 10

inverted tonic pedal of Bb

Question 11

how does the music change for the final section

Answer 11

dimiendos down before dramatic crescendo with low minor chords to leave an ominous feel