Star Wars Main theme flashcards
1
Q
Define the term orchestration and state the orchestration used in Star Wars by the composer John Williams.
A
- Orchestration means the instruments that the composer has chosen to use.
- In Star Wars, John Williams uses a full symphony orchestra.
2
Q
List the 4 families in a full symphony orchestra and the number of instruments and certain instruments within them.
A
- Strings = Violins, violas, cellos and doubles basses plus harp.
- Woodwind = 2 flutes + a piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons
- Brass = 3 trumpets, 4 French horns, 3 trombones and a tuba
- Percussion = Timpani, triangle,
