Star Wars Reprise of the main theme

Question 1

Dynamic features

Answer 1

• Played more lightly to contrast the first section and sounds more peaceful
• Crescendo at bar 18 leads to the orchestra three bars linking section, which returns to ff

Question 2

Textural features

Answer 2

• Melody is played extremely high on violins(8s)
• Less thick and sounds less forceful than 1st section
• Accompaniment is provided by strings
• Thickens again at bar 18-20 for the full orchestral linking section
• Played by the whole orchestra
• Returns to the main leitmotif/melody therefore the section could be regarded as being in ternary form

Question 3

Rhythmic features

Answer 3

• “Ritardando” at bar 20 where there tempo slows downto emphasise and add grandeur to the returning main theme
• F dominant 7th chord to add suspense before returning to the tonic chord of Bb in the main theme(dominant preparation)