Killer queen

• "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released as a single on October 31, 1975.
• The song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen is an example of progressive rock.
• Queen's album "A Night at the Opera" was released on November 21, 1975.
• Mainly verses and choruses

  Structure
• Conjunct and disjunct


  Melody and Articulation
• Mainly syllabic


  Melody and Articulation
• Wide range


  Melody and Articulation
• Backing vocals use vocables (oohs and aahs)

  Melody and Articulation
• Ascending and descending


  Melody and Articulation
• Forte throughout


  Dynamics
• Moderato


  Tempo
• Pop Song Form: Intro, verse, chorus, bridge, guitar solo, outro

  Structure
• Extended chords (7ths)


  Harmony and Tonality
• Key is E-flat major but starts with C minor


  Harmony and Tonality
• Modulates (unusual for a rock song)

  Harmony and Tonality
• Tenor male singer often uses falsetto


  Instrumentation
• Piano, electric guitar, bass and drum kit


  Instrumentation
• Overdubbing (backing vocals and guitar parts recorded multiple times and layered up)


  Instrumentation
• Distorted guitar


  Instrumentation
• Flanger on 'laserbeam'


  Instrumentation
• Syncopation


  Rhythm and Metre
• Swung feeling


  Rhythm and Metre
• 12/8 metre


  Rhythm and Metre
• Melody dominated homophony


  Texture
• Gradually builds


  Texture
• Chordal


  Texture