Element: unpitched [group full-note]

Description

The unpitched type represents musical elements that are notated on the staff but lack definite pitch, such as unpitched percussion and speaking voice.

Derived By

Type unpitched

Content Model

Contains elements as defined in the following table.

Component	Type	Occurs	Description
		1..1
		0..1
display-step	step	1..1	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.
display-octave	octave	1..1	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.

Referenced By

Complex Type note

Example

      <note default-x="68">
        <unpitched>
          <display-step>F</display-step>
          <display-octave>4</display-octave>
        </unpitched>
        <duration>1</duration>
        <instrument id="P1-X2"/>
        <voice>1</voice>
        <type>eighth</type>
        <stem default-y="-70">down</stem>
        <beam number="1">begin</beam>
      </note>
      <note default-x="102">
        <unpitched>
          <display-step>A</display-step>
          <display-octave>4</display-octave>
        </unpitched>
        <duration>1</duration>
        <voice>1</voice>
        <type>eighth</type>
        <stem default-y="-68.5">down</stem>
        <beam number="1">continue</beam>
      </note>
      <note default-x="136">
        <unpitched>
          <display-step>D</display-step>
          <display-octave>5</display-octave>
        </unpitched>
        <duration>1</duration>
        <voice>1</voice>
        <type>eighth</type>
        <stem default-y="-66.5">down</stem>
        <beam number="1">continue</beam>
      </note>
      <note default-x="170">
        <unpitched>
          <display-step>E</display-step>
          <display-octave>5</display-octave>
        </unpitched>
        <duration>1</duration>
        <voice>1</voice>
        <type>eighth</type>
        <stem default-y="-65">down</stem>
        <beam number="1">end</beam>
      </note>