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Queen are a ______ rock band from the 70s and 80s.
British
The main key of the piece is _____
E flat Major
The first chord of the song is ________
C Minor
The time signature of the song is ______-
12/8 or compound quadruple
The vocal of every verse and chorus starts BEFORE beat 1. This is called an____
anacrusis
List the instruments used in the track
electric guitar, bass guitar, drum set, piano, vocals. Overdubs on guitar and two pianos. Backing vocals too.
The structure of the song is ____
verse chorus
Why is Eb major unusual for rock songs?
difficult to play on guitar
The lyrics and vocals are syllabic. This means___
each syllable changes note.
From the beginning of the song, how does the texture build up gradually?
6 clicks, voice and right hand chords only, then left hand piano enters, and then finally bass and drums.
When the rhythm has different beats and durations and is off the pulse
syncopation
vocals that are not the lead vocal but add harmonies and emphasis to the lead parts
backing vocals
2 or more notes played together in harmony. Creates homophony.
chords
