The Music of Star Wars

Name That Leitmotif!

_______________ is an omnipresent energy that can be harnessed by those who possess the power. 

What is John Williams' main instrument? 

After a composer write the music, an _______________ assigns the music to different instruments

Williams used the technique of ________ which links a musical theme with an aspect of the film.

__________ told George Lucas to hire John Williams after working with him on __________. 

Name that leitmotif!

What date was The Force Awakens released? 

What year was Star Wars: A New Hope released? 

Which three leitmotifs are used in the final fight scene of The Force Awakens?

What was the date of the original Star Wars film? 

Who wrote the music for all 7 of the Star Wars films? 

This word means that there is music for nearly an entire film

Name That Leitmotif!

All 6 films either won or were nominated for an _________________________. 

Why did the original Star Wars films come before the prequel trilogy? 

In what year did Disney purchase the rights to the Star Wars franchise? 

When composer and director watch a film and plan the music, this is called a _________ session.

Name That Leitmotif!

Name That Leitmotif!

Name That Leitmotif!

How old was John Williams when he wrote the music for The Force Awakens?

The conductor uses a series of__________ on the screen to sync the orchestra with the film. 

A ____________________ is one who harnesses the power of the Force. 

What year was Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back released?

Who directed The Force Awakens? 

When writing film music, the composer will use______ that tell them which sequences need music.

Which famous orchestra recorded the Star Wars film music? 

Who created the Star Wars film franchise?

Where/when do the Star Wars films take place?