Star Wars Instrumentation Practice Qu's

Name one percussion instrument heard at the start of the extract. (1 mark)

Identify the playing technique used by the harp at the end of the opening melody. (1 mark)

Identify the percussion instrument heard at the start of both extracts and Identify a percussion instrument heard in extract 3 but not in extract 4. (2 marks)

Name the family of instruments which play the melody at the start of the extract. (1 mark)

After a ritenuto the main Star Wars theme is heard. Explain how the composer establishes a thrilling atmosphere. You should refer to instrumentation. (1 mark)

Name the percussion instrument heard at the end of the extract. (1 mark)

Name the instrument which plays the melody at the start of the extract. (1 mark)

Explain how the composer establishes a sense of outer space at the start of the extract by referring to accompaniment. (1 mark)

Name the instrument which plays the melody at the start of the extract. (1 mark)

Name the playing technique heard in the violins at the start of the extract. (1 mark)