#Star wars intro text episode 1 full#

The piccolo melody link is played at a piano ( p ) and at a very high pitch, which conveys the sense of mystery of the stars and planets.Дuring the codetta, the Rebel Blockade Runner leitmotif is again ff, as shots are fired between the spaceships. The contrasting B section is played at mezzo forte ( mf ) and by the string section, which suggests that the film will feature other themes. The main theme continues at ff helping to give a strong military feel supported by marching rhythms in the percussion. The opening fanfare is fortissimo ( ff ), emphasising the call for attention. This section is a link and codetta before the film begins.Дynamics play a very important role in this piece.

#Star wars intro text episode 1 full#

In the music there is a short fanfare, a flourishing melody on the piccolo and new short Rebel Blockade Runner leitmotifs in the full orchestra. The shorter triplet figure acts as a decoration to the main theme.ДЄs the camera pans down towards a planet and its moon, a small Rebel Alliance spacecraft is fired upon by an enormous Galactic Empire starship. The melody is articulated with accents, which gives the music further power. The tonic note is emphasised by pitch - as it is the highest note of the melody - and rhythm. It is scored for brass, which helps give the melody power and excitement.

The opening leitmotif is repeated for emphasis and consists of strong, ascending intervals which are often fourths or fifths.

The violin plays a contrasting B theme melody before the A theme returns. The scrolling text tells the story up to the start of the film, which is when the main leitmotif is introduced. The opening fanfare is performed by an orchestrated brass section