Element: transpose
Description
If the part is being encoded for a transposing instrument in written vs. concert pitch, the transposition must be encoded in the transpose element using the transpose type.
Derived By
Type transpose
Attributes
| Name | Type | Required? | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| number | staff-number | No | The optional number attribute refers to staff numbers, from top to bottom on the system. If absent, the transposition applies to all staves in the part. Per-staff transposition is most often used in parts that represent multiple instruments. |
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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| diatonic | xs:integer | 0..1 | The diatonic element specifies the number of pitch steps needed to go from written to sounding pitch. This allows for correct spelling of enharmonic transpositions. |
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| chromatic | semitones | 1..1 |
The chromatic element represents the number of semitones needed to get from written to sounding pitch. This value does not include octave-change values; the values for both elements need to be added to the written pitch to get the correct sounding pitch. |
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| octave-change | xs:integer | 0..1 | The octave-change element indicates how many octaves to add to get from written pitch to sounding pitch. |
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| double | empty | 0..1 | If the double element is present, it indicates that the music is doubled one octave down from what is currently written (as is the case for mixed cello / bass parts in orchestral literature). |
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Referenced By
- Complex Type attributes
Example
<attributes>
<key>
<fifths>1</fifths>
<mode>major</mode>
</key>
<transpose>
<diatonic>-4</diatonic>
<chromatic>-7</chromatic>
</transpose>
</attributes>
