Element: play
Description
The play type, new in Version 3.0, specifies playback techniques to be used in conjunction with the instrument-sound element. When used as part of a sound element, it applies to all notes going forward in score order. In multi-instrument parts, the affected instrument should be specified using the id attribute. When used as part of a note element, it applies to the current note only.
Derived By
Type play
Attributes
| Name | Type | Required? | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | xs:IDREF | No | In multi-instrument parts, the affected instrument should be specified using the id attribute. |
Content Model
Contains elements as defined in the following table.
| Component | Type | Occurs | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1..1 |
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0..* |
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| ipa | xs:string | 1..1 | The ipa element represents International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) sounds for vocal music. String content is limited to IPA 2005 symbols represented in Unicode 6.0. |
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| mute | mute | 1..1 | The mute type represents muting for different instruments, including brass, winds, and strings. The on and off values are used for undifferentiated mutes. The remaining values represent specific mutes. |
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| other-play | other-play | 1..1 | The other-play element represents other types of playback. The required type attribute indicates the type of playback to which the element content applies. |
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| semi-pitched | semi-pitched | 1..1 | The semi-pitched type represents categories of indefinite pitch for percussion instruments. |
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Referenced By
- Complex Type sound
Example
<sound>
<play>
<semi-pitched>very-low</semi-pitched>
</play>
</sound>
