Element: measure-repeat
Description
The measure-repeat type is used for both single and multiple measure repeats. The text of the element indicates the number of measures to be repeated in a single pattern. Both the start and the stop of the measure-repeat must be specified. The text of the element is ignored when the type is stop. The measure-repeat element specifies a notation style for repetitions. The actual music being repeated needs to be repeated within the MusicXML file. This element specifies the notation that indicates the repeat.
Derived By
Type measure-repeat
Attributes
| Name | Type | Required? | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| type | start-stop | Yes | Both the start and the stop of the measure-repeat must be specified. The text of the element is ignored when the type is stop. |
|
| slashes | xs:positiveInteger | No | The slashes attribute specifies the number of slashes to use in the repeat sign. It is 1 if not specified. |
Content Model
Contains text only.
Referenced By
- Complex Type measure-style
Example
<measure number="2" width="228">
<attributes>
<measure-style>
<measure-repeat type="start">1</measure-repeat>
</measure-style>
</attributes>
<note>
<rest measure="yes"/>
<duration>8</duration>
<voice>1</voice>
</note>
</measure>
<!--=======================================================-->
<measure number="3" width="228">
<note>
<rest measure="yes"/>
<duration>8</duration>
<voice>1</voice>
</note>
</measure>
<!--=======================================================-->
<measure number="4" width="228">
<note>
<rest measure="yes"/>
<duration>8</duration>
<voice>1</voice>
</note>
</measure>
<!--=======================================================-->
<measure number="5" width="377">
<print new-system="yes">
<system-layout>
<system-distance>112</system-distance>
</system-layout>
</print>
<attributes>
<measure-style>
<measure-repeat type="stop"/>
</measure-style>
