Seven Seas of Rhye - GCSE Music

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What genre is 'Seven Seas of Rhye'?

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Hard rock.

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What is the tempo range of 1970s hard rock music?

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Between 110 and 140 bpm (beats per minute).

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What are the characteristics of electric guitars in 1970s hard rock music?

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Repetitive, rhythmic, distorted, and may use blues-based riffs.

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What does the drum kit emphasise in 1970s hard rock music?

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Strong bass drum, backbeat on the snare, and loud cymbals for emphasis.

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What is the structure of 'Seven Seas of Rhye'?

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Introduction, verses, bridges, instrumental sections (including a solo), and an outro. No chorus.

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What key is 'Seven Seas of Rhye' in?

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D Major, the tonic key.

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What unusual modulation occurs in the solo section of 'Seven Seas of Rhye'?

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Modulation to B♭ major, the flattened submediant.

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What is the harmonic rhythm of 'Seven Seas of Rhye'?

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Slow, with chords changing gradually and often one chord per bar.

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What melodic feature is repeated in 'Seven Seas of Rhye'?

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The phrase 'the seven seas of Rhye' is a melodic hook.

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What is the texture of the introduction in 'Seven Seas of Rhye'?

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Homophonic.