Killer Queen Flashcards

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1
Q

When was killer queen written?

A

1974

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What features are specific to killer queen (queens style)?

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  • Overdubbing = To add another sound over the track
  • Reverb
  • Distortion = Effect that makes the sound fuzzy or gritty
  • Phase shifting = Two or mroe instruments playing the same frase but at different tempos
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3
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What guitar techniques are used in killer queen?

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  • Pitch bend
  • Glissando
  • Palm muting
  • Vibrato
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4
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What are some general terms needed for killer queen?

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  • Tremelo
  • Vibrato
  • Pitch bend
  • Palm mute
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5
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How does the rhythm feel in killer queen?

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  • Swing feel
  • Syncopated Rhythm
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What key is killer queen in?

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  • E flat major
  • Verses start in C minor and chrous are in Bb major
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7
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What is the harmony like in Killer Queen?

A

Descending chromatic scale

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What is the texture of killer queen?

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  • Homophonic
  • Chordal
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