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Simple Type: semitones

Description

The semitones type is a number representing semitones, used for chromatic alteration. A value of -1 corresponds to a flat and a value of 1 to a sharp. Decimal values like 0.5 (quarter tone sharp) are used for microtones.

Derived By

Restricting xs:decimal

Referenced By
Definition
<xs:simpleType name="semitones">
  <xs:annotation>
    <xs:documentation>The semitones type is a number representing semitones, used for chromatic alteration. A value of -1 corresponds to a flat and a value of 1 to a sharp. Decimal values like 0.5 (quarter tone sharp) are used for microtones.</xs:documentation>
  </xs:annotation>
  <xs:restriction base="xs:decimal" />
</xs:simpleType>

 

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