Killer Queen

Question 1

Who composed Killer Queen

Answer 1

Queen

Question 2

When was Killer Queen released

Answer 2

1974

Question 3

What genre is Killer Queen

Answer 3

Glam rock / Pop rock

Question 4

What album is it from

Answer 4

Sheer Heart attack

Question 5

What is the structure of Killer Queen?

Answer 5

Verse-chorus structure with guitar solo, bridges, and instrumental links

Question 6

What is unusual about the structure in Killer Queen

Answer 6

Irregular phrase lengths and varied sections

Question 7

Describe the melody in Killer Queen

Answer 7

Syllabic, mostly conjunct with some leaps; wide vocal range

Question 8

What melodic features are used

Answer 8

Word painting, sequences, ornamentation

Question 9

What key is Killer Queen in

Answer 9

Starts in E flat major, modulates to B flat major and other keys

Question 10

Is the harmony functional or non-functional

Answer 10

Mostly functional but includes some unusual chords

Question 11

What harmonic features are used in Killer Queen?

Answer 11

Circle of fifths, 7th chords, extended chords

Question 12

What is the time signature

Answer 12

12/8 (compound time)

Question 13

What rhythmic features are used

Answer 13

Syncopation, triplets, swung feel, fast tempo

Question 14

What instruments are used in Killer Queen

Answer 14

Vocals, piano, electric guitars, bass guitar, drum kit

Question 15

What recording techniques are used?

Answer 15

Multitracking, panning, EQ, reverb, overdubbing

Question 16

What is the texture in Killer Queen?

Answer 16

Mainly homophonic, with layers and guitar imitation in solo

Question 17

What vocal techniques are used

Answer 17

Falsetto, portamento, spoken effects, overdubbing

Question 18

Whats the song about?

Answer 18

A seductive and dangerous woman (with ironic lyrics)