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Element: display-octave [group display-step-octave]

Description

The display-step-octave group contains the sequence of elements used by both the rest and unpitched elements. This group is used to place rests and unpitched elements on the staff without implying that these elements have pitch. Positioning follows the current clef. If percussion clef is used, the display-step and display-octave elements are interpreted as if in treble clef, with a G in octave 4 on line 2. If not present, the note is placed on the middle line of the staff, generally used for a one-line staff.

Derived By

Type octave

Restrictions
  • The value must be greater than or equal to 0.

  • The value must be less than or equal to 9.

Referenced By
Example

        <rest>
          <display-step>C</display-step>
          <display-octave>4</display-octave>
        </rest>

 

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