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Killer Queen GCSE Edexcel

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  • The vocal of every verse and chorus starts BEFORE beat 1. This is called an____
    anacrusis
  • 2 or more notes played together in harmony. Creates homophony.
    chords
  • The main key of the piece is _____
    E flat Major
  • The first chord of the song is ________
    C Minor
  • 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 time signature of the song is ______-
    12/8 or compound quadruple
  • vocals that are not the lead vocal but add harmonies and emphasis to the lead parts
    backing vocals
  • 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
  • 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.
  • The structure of the song is ____
    verse chorus
  • Queen are a ______ rock band from the 70s and 80s.
    British