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Element: ensemble

Description

The ensemble element was added in Version 2.0. It is present if performance is intended by an ensemble such as an orchestral section. The text of the ensemble element contains the size of the section, or is empty if the ensemble size is not specified.

Derived By

Type positive-integer-or-empty

Referenced By
Example
    <score-part id="P1">
      <part-name>Strings</part-name>
      <part-abbreviation>Str.</part-abbreviation>
      <score-instrument id="P1-I1">
        <instrument-name>Garritan: ARIA Player</instrument-name>
        <ensemble/>
      </score-instrument>
      <midi-instrument id="P1-I1">
        <midi-channel>1</midi-channel>
        <midi-program>49</midi-program>
        <volume>80</volume>
        <pan>0</pan>
      </midi-instrument>
    </score-part>
Definition

See score-instrument

 

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