star wars

Cards (6)

  • harmony:
    • quartal harmony
    • pedal
    • parallel chords and added cluster chords (44-46)
  • rhythm, tempo & metre:
    • time signiture = 4/4
    • moderato tempo
    • triplets
    • triplet pedal ostinatos
  • dynamics:
    • sudden dynamic changes to create suspense
    • main title = ff
  • tonality:
    • main title = Bb major
    • rebel blockade runner = Ab major
  • texture:
    • imitation between lower and upper brass in starting fanfare
    • melody dominated homophony
  • melody:
    • leaps of 4ths & 5ths
    • ascending leitmotif in bars 4-7
    • leaping intervals of minor 3rd in rebel blockade runner leitmotif
    • conjunct with some disjunct