John Williams: Star Wars test questions - Edexcel

1

Which of these words mean a short melody that represents a character?

2

Who composed the Main Title and Blockade Runner from Star Wars: A New Hope?

3

Which instrument is represented on a short score by Trb.?

4

The main Star Wars theme prominently features which intervals?

5

Which of the following musical devices helps to establish a heroic and exciting opening?

6

The Main Title of Star Wars is in ternary form. What is ternary form?

7

Which repeated interval is heard in the Rebel Blockade Runner leitmotif?

8

The accompaniment of the Main Title melody is which texture?

9

Which section of the orchestra plays the opening fanfare?

10

The violins play an inverted pedal during the main melody. What is an inverted pedal?