Killer Queen (Queen) Flashcards

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Structure

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Strophic - verse/ chorus (has intro and guitar so,o as bridge)
Unusual phrase lengths (3,4,5 bars) - reuses phrases

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2
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Key

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E flat major (weird for rock)

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3
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Tonality

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Used many modulations
Uses harmonic sequences
First two chords clearly set key - Cm (VI) and Bflat7 (Dominant 7th)

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4
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Instruments

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Percussion, drum kit, bass guitar, electric guitar, ‘jangle’ piano, piano, vocals (+ clever backing vocals)
Limited - used multi tracking

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5
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Instrumentation

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Multi tracking/overdubbing - layer parts
Backing vocals - gospel inspired
Guitar mimics other instruments
NO SYNTHS

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6
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Time signature

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12/8 - compound time

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7
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Rhythm and tempo

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Fast tempo
Swung feel - syncopation
Important rhythmic motif occurs throughout

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8
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Melody

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Similar melodic motif reoccurs
Syllabic vocal line
Guitar solo develops vocal melody

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9
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Texture

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Homophonic (first verse), polyphonic (second verse), antiphonal (panning - left and right speakers)
Clear contrast between sections
Texture not crowded - parts carefully placed - intro (piano comes in one hand at a time)

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10
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Music technology

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Multi tracking/ overdubbing
Flanger/ wah wah/ distortion
Panning - left and right speakers - antiphonal

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11
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Guitar techniques

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String bends/ slides/ vibrato/ pull offs
No strumming
Each note carefully articulated

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12
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Harmony

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Chromatic descending - bar 7
Extended chords
Circle of fifths (20-21)
Pedal notes

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