Killer Queen Flashcards

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Who wrote it?

A

Freddie mercury in 1974
Sheer heart attack album
Influenced by cabaret

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Who were queen?

A

British rock band
Freddie mercury - lead vocal, piano
Brian may - guitar, vocals
Roger Taylor - drums, vocals
John deacon - bass guitar

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What is the structure of the song?

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Typical song structure:
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Intumental link
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Guitar solo
Verse 3
Chorus 3
Outro

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What is the texture of the piece?

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Melody and accompaniment
Imitation between voice and electric guitar

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What is the metre and tempo?

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12/8 but changes to 6/8 for one bar
Syncopation
Annacrusis
Steady 112

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What is tonality and harmony?

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E flat major
Verses start in c minor and chorusss move to the dominant which is b flat major
Use of extended chords
Harmonic pedal
Descending chromatic bass line
Arpegiated bell chords

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7
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What are the digits effects used?

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Panning
Flange
Wah wah pedal
Vocables
Portamento

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