Edexcel GCSE Star Wars Quiz

Who wrote the Star Wars main theme?

• Danny Elfman

• James Horner

• John Williams

• Ludovico Einaudi

What is the key signature of Star Wars?

• Eb major

• D major

• A major

• Bb major

What is the time signature of Star Wars?

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 2/4

• 12/8

Which time signature does the theme change to later on?

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 4/4

• 12/8

Select the three correct percussion instruments used in Star Wars

• Vibraphone

• Tubular bells

• Crash cymbal

• Tom Tom

• Xylophone

Which keyboard instrument is used in Star Wars?

Why is the piece written in Bb major?

• Because it has lots of flats

• Because it uses less notes

• Because it uses open valves for brass instruments

• Because it has lots of sharps

Which two intervals are important in Star Wars?

• Major third and perfect fourth

• Minor third and perfect fifth

• Perfect fourth and diminished fifth

• Perfect fourth and perfect fifth

Which type of harmony is used in the piece?

• Quadral

• Quartet

• Quartal

• Quadrant

Which word means to slide from one note to another?

• Glissando

• Legato

• Staccato

• Anacrusis