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The <multiple-rest> element

Parent element: <measure-style>

multiple-rest

The <multiple-rest> element indicates multiple rests that span several measures. The element text indicates the number of measures in the multiple rest.

Content

xs:positiveInteger

Attributes

Name Type Required?(Default) Description
use-symbols yes-no No Specifies whether the multiple rests uses the 1-bar / 2-bar / 4-bar rest symbols, or a single shape. It is no if not specified.
Specifies whether the multiple rests uses the 1-bar / 2-bar / 4-bar rest symbols, or a single shape. It is no if not specified.

Examples

This element is used in the following example:

<multiple-rest>