Description
Clefs are represented by a combination of sign, line, and clef-octave-change elements.
Derived By
Type clef
Attributes
Content Model
Contains elements as defined in the following table.
Component |
Type |
Occurs |
Default |
Description |
|
|
1..1 |
|
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sign |
clef-sign |
1..1 |
|
The sign element represents the clef symbol.
|
line |
staff-line |
0..1 |
|
Line numbers are counted from the bottom of the staff. Standard values are 2 for the G sign (treble clef), 4 for the F sign (bass clef), 3 for the C sign (alto clef) and 5 for TAB (on a 6-line staff).
|
clef-octave-change |
xs:integer |
0..1 |
|
The clef-octave-change element is used for transposing clefs. A treble clef for tenors would have a value of -1.
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Referenced By
Example
Bass clef
<clef>
<sign>F</sign>
<line>4</line>
</clef>
Treble clef
<clef>
<sign>G</sign>
<line>2</line>
</clef>
Vocal tenor clef
<clef>
<sign>G</sign>
<line>2</line>
<clef-octave-change>-1</clef-octave-change>
</clef>
Alto clef
<clef>
<sign>C</sign>
<line>3</line>
</clef>
Tenor clef
<pitch>
<sign>C</sign>
<line>4</line>
</pitch>
Soprano clef
<clef>
<sign>C</sign>
<line>1</line>
</clef>
Mezzo soprano clef
<clef>
<sign>C</sign>
<line>2</line>
</clef>
Baritone clef
<clef>
<sign>C</sign>
<line>5</line>
</clef>
Baritone clef
<clef>
<sign>F</sign>
<line>3</line>
</clef>
Bass clef (down octave)
<clef>
<sign>F</sign>
<line>4</line>
<clef-octave-change>-1</clef-octave-change>
</clef>
Percussion clef
<clef>
<sign>percussion</sign>
</clef>
TAB clef
<clef>
<sign>TAB</sign>
<line>5</line>
</clef>
Definition
See attributes