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Simple Type: fifths

Description

The fifths type represents the number of flats or sharps in a traditional key signature. Negative numbers are used for flats and positive numbers for sharps, reflecting the key's placement within the circle of fifths (hence the type name).

Derived By

Restricting xs:integer

Referenced By
Definition
<xs:simpleType name="fifths">
  <xs:annotation>
    <xs:documentation>The fifths type represents the number of flats or sharps in a traditional key signature. Negative numbers are used for flats and positive numbers for sharps, reflecting the key's placement within the circle of fifths (hence the type name).</xs:documentation>
  </xs:annotation>
  <xs:restriction base="xs:integer" />
</xs:simpleType>

 

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