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What is Music?: What makes the music of Star Wars so iconic?

Video What is Music?: What makes the music of Star Wars so iconic?

TLF ID M025650

Star Wars begins with the biggest B-flat chord you’ve ever heard! John Williams’s fanfare is so iconic that people usually recognise what they’re watching without even looking at the screen. So, what informs the music and makes it so powerful? What techniques can you apply in your own compositions?

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Year level

7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Torres Strait Islander art Aboriginal art Regional art Australian art Aboriginal music industry Musical notation Cultural imperialism Music styles Culture Music Music appreciation Composing (Music) Music performance Cultural contexts Cultural awareness Dynamics (Music) Musical elements Narratives Soundtracks Timbre Locks Improvisation (Music) Composers (Music) Ear training
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  • The Arts
  • Music

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