Star Wars - GCSE Music Set Work 3.5 / 5 based on 7 ratings ? MusicMusic For Stage and ScreenGCSEEdexcel Created by: LiviCreated on: 25-06-17 16:30 Star Wars - Resources and Context Released in 1977 Full symphony orchestra of nearly 90 players, including: 10 woodwind 11 brass 6 percussion 1 Harp 60 strings (violins, violas, cellos, double basses) 1 of 6 Star Wars - Structure and Tonality 2 parts (part 1 and part 2) Part 1 = Ternary (ABA) Form in Bb Major Bar 1-3 = Intro Bar 4-11 = A section Bar 12-20 = B section Bar 21-29 = A1 section Part 2 Becomes more atonal but bitonal in the last 10 bars Bar 30-End 2 of 6 Star Wars - Melody Use of leitmotif (Luke Skywalker) Bold, clearly defined melodies Fanfare at the beginning on brass with loud dynamics Section A based around Bb and F Section B contrasts, based around 4th and 7th leaps 3 of 6 Star Wars - Harmony Quartal harmony in the first 7 bars Chords in root position, often with added notes Chromaticism (eg bar 7) Augmented intervals gives a mystic sound (32-39) Dissonant chords nearer the end Clusters of C, Db, F and G in 46-50 4 of 6 Star Wars - Rhythm 4/4 time signature gives a march feel Triplet figures for fanfare Syncopated accompaniment in B4-6 and B21-22 to build excitement Changes to triplet metre at B44 Last 10 bars are a faster tempo 5 of 6 Star Wars - Texture Mainly homophonic Melody often doubles in octaves Some imitation (fanfare) Homophonic rhythm texture of block chords in B44-50 Rhythmic pedel ostinato from 51-End 6 of 6
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