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The <fermata> element

Parent elements: <barline><notations>

fermata

The fermata text content represents the shape of the fermata sign. An empty fermata element represents a normal fermata. The fermata type is upright if not specified.

Content

fermata-shape

Attributes

Name Type Required? Description
color color No
default-x tenths No
default-y tenths No
font-family font-family No
font-size font-size No
font-style font-style No
font-weight font-weight No
id xs:ID No
relative-x tenths No
relative-y tenths No
type upright-inverted No

Examples

This element is used in the following examples:

<fermata><grouping>