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Edexcel GCSE Music - Killer Queen

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Revision quiz on the set work Killer Queen

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1
The text setting is mainly.....
Syllabic
Melismatic
2
How would you describe the texture of the opening to the song
Monophonic
All parts play at the same time
Instruments are introduced gradually
Imitative
3
What is the definition of panning?
Giving sounds different levels in the left and right speaker
An effect that increases the volume and sustain
Electronic devices designed to enhance or alter sound
Creates the impression of being in a physical space
4
What is the definition of flanger?
An effect creating a swirling or swooshing sound.
Creates the impression of being in a physical space.
An effect that increases the volume and sustain
Giving sounds different levels in left and right speakers.
5
Why is this key unusual for a rock band?
Because it is too difficult to play
They prefer sharp keys
Because the guitarist would need to use a capo or transpose
Because singers can't sing in that key
6
What key is 'Killer Queen' in?
Bb major
Eb major
G major
E major
7
What year was the song 'Killer Queen' released?
1973
1972
1975
1974
8
Queen's sound borrows techniques from which other musical genre?
Music Theatre
Pop
Big-band Jazz
Glam Rock
9
What is the overall structure used for this song?
Verse chorus
Pop song structure
Verse chorus pop song structure
Sonata form
10
What voice type is Freddie Mercury?
Falsetto
Baritone
Tenor
Bass
11
What is the main texture used in this song?
Homophonic
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Heterophonic
12
What are the correct phrase lengths in verse 1?
4, 4, 3
4, 5, 3
5, 4, 3
3, 4, 2
13
What is the time signature for the song?
6/8
3/4
4/4
12/8
14
Which member of the band wrote the song?
John Deacon
Roger Taylor
Freddie Mercury
Brian May