star wars

• 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