Killer Queen Flashcards
1
Q
When were Queen popular?
A
1970s
2
Q
Who were the members of queen and what did they do?
A
Freddie Mercury- lead and backing vocals and piano
Brian May- lead guitar and backing vocals
Roger Taylor- drums and backing vocals
John Deacon- bass guitar
3
Q
What is the structure?
A
- verse chorus structure
- instrumental (bars 23-26)
- guitar solo (bars 44 -61)
4
Q
What’s the tonality?
A
- eb major
- verse 1 and 2 start on C minor
- mix of major and minor
- extensed chords and inversions
5
Q
What’s the rhythm?
A
- 12/8 tine
- 6/8 for one bar in each verse
- 6 opening clicks
- rhythmic piano chords
- staccato articulation
- chorus is legato
- lots os syncopation
- anacrusis change the beat
6
Q
What are the lyrics like?
A
- syllabic
- short notes
- historical references
- explosive imagery
- easy melodies
7
Q
What is the texture like?
A
- frequently changing
- homophonic opening
- instruments gradually added
- polyphonic moments from V2 with increased interweaving parts
- panning
- thins out during second half of guitar solo
8
Q
What are the features?
A
- multitrack layering/overdubbing
- flange
- glissando
- string bending
- music technology effects
- drumming
9
Q
What is overdubbing?
A
Different tracks recorded onto another
10
Q
Where can it be seen as word painting?
A
On laser beam
11
Q
What is glissando?
A
Slide on words eg killer queen
12
Q
What is string bending?
A
Pitch is changed by pushing the string across the fingerboard
13
Q
What are the music technology effects?
A
- flange
- panning
- distortion
- wah-wah
- reverb
14
Q
What happens with the drumming?
A
- alternates between bass and snare drum
- cymbal and snare rolls add colour
- emphasises important motifs with the high hat cymbal
15
Q
What chords are swung between in the verses?
A
C minor Bb7
