Star Wars

Question 1

Leitmotif

Answer 1

When a character or idea is represented by the same music idea whenever they appear or are mentioned

Question 2

Instrumentation

Answer 2

The instruments used for a piece

Question 3

Homophonic texture

Answer 3

Melody and accompaniment texture

Question 3

General instrumentation for Star Wars

Answer 3

Full symphony orchestra

Question 4

Ternary form

Answer 4

ABA structure (Star Wars main melody bars 4-29)

Question 5

Pedal note

Answer 5

A repeated note whilst the other harmony changes around it

Question 6

Tremolando / tremolo

Answer 6

Repeatedly, quickly playing the same note that is written

Question 7

Syncopated

Answer 7

Emphasizing off-beats

Question 8

Tonic

Answer 8

1st note/chord in the key

Question 9

Dominant

Answer 9

5th note/chord in the key

Question 10

Arpeggio

Answer 10

Broken chords

Question 11

Crescendo

Answer 11

Gradual increase in volume

Question 12

Diminuendo

Answer 12

Gradual decrease in volume

Question 13

Rallentando / Ritardando

Answer 13

Slowing down

Question 14

Disonant

Answer 14

Clashing

Question 15

Ostinato

Answer 15

Repeated musical idea

Question 16

Quartal Harmony

Answer 16

Harmony/chords built up on the interval of a 4th

Question 17

What is the tempo at the beginning of the score?

Answer 17

100 crochet beats per minute

Question 18

What is the time signature?

Answer 18

4/4

Question 19

What is the dynamic marking at the beginning of the piece?

Answer 19

Fortisimmo - ff

Question 20

Poco rall

Answer 20

Gradually slowing down a bit

Question 21

Key piece of the music

Answer 21

B flat major