Queen Flash Cards

Mainly homophonic with imitation, layering, and three-part texture in the Solo and Outro.

Primarily polyphonic with a focus on counterpoint and harmony.

A simple monophonic texture with a single melodic line.

Complex orchestration with multiple independent melodies.

A type of bird call

A really high male voice

A musical instrument

A style of dance

Singing sounds not words - backing vocals "ooh"

Words used in a song to convey a message

Musical notes that represent emotions

Lyrics that tell a story

C Major

G Major

Eb Major

A Minor

Chords played with a capo

Chord/ note in the bass

Chords that are played in a specific key

Chords that include a seventh note

A Major

C Minor

G Minor

D Major

Starting partway through the bar instead of on Beat 1

A musical term for a repeated section

A type of musical scale

A technique for improvisation

Syllabic vocals, descending sequences, and unusual phrase lengths.

Repetitive rhythms and simple harmonies.

Fast tempo and syncopated beats.

Complex time signatures and dissonant chords.

The process of adjusting the volume of sound in a mix.

The post-production process of passing sound from left to right speakers.

The technique of adding reverb to a sound track.

The method of synchronizing audio with video footage.

A post-production effect that creates the sound of larger spaces, making recordings sound like they're in a big hall.

A technique used to reduce background noise in recordings.

A method for enhancing the clarity of vocals in a mix.

A type of audio compression that limits the dynamic range of a sound.