Killer Queen - Queen

Question 1

Killer Queen have a V____ C______ structure

Answer 1

Verse chorus form

Question 2

Killer Queen has “normal phrase lengths” True/False

Answer 2

False- It has unusual phrase lengths.

Question 3

What key is this piece written in? (tonality)

Answer 3

Eb Major

Question 4

“Tonal ambiguity is heard in Killer Queen as it starts on a C chord.” True/False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

“There are not so many modulations in Killer Queen.” True/False

Answer 5

False- There are a lot of modulations.

Question 6

What harmonic sequence is used in this piece?

Answer 6

Circle of fifths

Question 7

What are the first four chord progressions? (harmony)

Answer 7

Cm l Bb7 l Cm l Bb7

Question 8

Describe three different aspects of the sonority of this piece.

Answer 8

• Limited use of instruments
• Overdubbing and multi-tracking
• Complex backing vocal

Question 9

Give four different studio effects used. (sonority)

Answer 9

• Flanger
• Wah-wah
• Distortion
• Panning

Question 10

Give four guitar techniques used. (sonority)

Answer 10

• Vibrato
• String bends
• Pull-offs
• NO STRUMMING

Question 11

What time signature is this piece written in?

Answer 11

12/8 (compound quadruple)

Question 12

Give three other rhythmic techniques used in this piece.

Answer 12

• Rhythmic motifs are repeated throughout the whole piece.
• Syncopation
• Very precise articulation

Question 13

This piece has a fast tempo

Answer 13

This piece has a fast tempo

Question 14

Give three features of the melody in Killer Queen.

Answer 14

• Syllabic
• Vocal melody developed in guitar solos
• Return of melodic motifs throughout the sections.

Question 15

Give four features of the texture in this piece.

Answer 15

• Antiphony
• Melody -dominated homophony
• Polyphony AT TIMES
• Clear contrasting sections