Killer queen Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main instruments?
A
- lead singer
- backing vocals
- piano
- honky tonk piano
- 4 electric guitars
- bass guitar
- drum kit
2
Q
what is the key? does it modulate?
A
- in Ebmj
- opening in Cmj and ending on Ebmj chord
- passing modulations confirmed by perfect cadences
3
Q
explain the structure
A
- verse 1 (2-14)
- chorus 1 (14-22)
- instrumental (22-26)
- verse 2 (26-38)
- chorus 2 (38-43)
- guitar solo (43-61)
- verse 3 (61-69)
- chorus 3 (69-78)
- outro (78-end)
4
Q
describe the melody
A
- mainly syllabic
- backing vocals use a mixture of words and vocalisation
- mostly conjunct
5
Q
what is the metre/tempo like
A
- moderato tempo with dotted crotchet pulse of 112 bpm
- metre=12/8
6
Q
what are the dynamics
A
- no written dynamics roughly mf
- in the chorus it is louder (more voices)
- fade at the end
7
Q
describe the texture
A
- main texture is homophonic
- use of imitation and layering
- three-part texture during guitar solo
- use of panning and antiphonal (panning in real life)
8
Q
what is the accompaniment/harmony like?
A
- most chords in root position
- some in 1st and 2nd inversion
- use of dissonance (30)
- seventh chords (b4)
9
Q
name some recording techniques
A
- multitracking (layering)
- EQ
- flanger
- distortion
- reverb
- wah-wah
- panning
- overdubbing
10
Q
name some guitar techniques
A
- slides
- bends
- pull-offs
- vibrato
11
Q
describe the rhythm
A
- swung feel
- every verse and chorus have an upbeat
- frequent syncopation (44-46)
- triplets (18)
12
Q
what era is the piece written in?
A
modern
13
Q
what is the date of the modern era?
A
-since 1974
14
Q
who composes killer queen
A
-Freddie Mercury (lead singer)
15
Q
who performs killer queen
A
- Freddie Mercury (lead singer)
- Brian May (guitarist)
- Roger Taylor (drummer)
- John Deacon (bassist)
