Phoebe

__**Analysis of "Dancing Queen"**__

Verse 1 - (Sung by Rosie & Tanya) Verse 2 - (Sung by Rosie & Tanya) Verse 3 - (Sung by Rosie & Tanya) Pre chorus - (Sung by Rosie, Tanya & Donna) Chorus - (Sung by Rosie, Tanya & Donna) Verse 4 - (Sung by Donna) Chorus - (Sung by Rosie, Tanya, Donna & women of the island) Tag (Outro) - (Sung by Rosie, Tanya, Donna & women of the island)
 * Structure: **

Throughout the entire of this number, a fun, happy and laid back feel is put forward to the listener. The vocals are not meant to be perfect and sound as though a professional singer is singing it. They have aimed to make it sound like a few friends laughing and having a great time, not caring what they look like. This vibe is completed with the visual representations as well in both the musical and in the movie. Overall the combination of imperfect vocals, the occasional laugh or line of talking and the overall happy lyrics all compliment each other to make “Dancing Queen such an iconic moment in “Mamma Mia”
 * Tone Colour: **

From the very start of “Dancing Queen” there is a loud (f) chorus paired with a piano glissando, followed by a two slightly quieter versus (mf) Just before the transition to the chorus Tanya and Rosie sing “and when you get the chance” at this point there is a small crescendo into the chorus. Throughout the majority of the song, it is played forte.
 * Dynamics: **

__ Instrumentation: __ Piano Bass Female lead vocals x 3 Low Harmony High Harmony Group female vocals (women of island) Bass guitar Strings Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Drums
 * Texture **

Throughout the entire of the song, “Dancing Queen” has a pretty dense texture with a large variety of instrumentation. Throughout the verses the texture thins out slightly which plays a part in the quieter dynamics demonstrated throughout this section of the song but other than that slight change, the texture showcased in “Dancing Queen” remain consistently dense.

Dancing queen is in the key of G major. It’s major key contributes to the happy, uplifting feel to the song. There are no key changes experienced throughout the song.
 * Pitch: **

“Dancing Queen” is in 4/4 time and this remains the time signature for the entire of the song.
 * Duration: **