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The <play> element

Parent elements: <note><sound>

The play type specifies playback techniques to be used in conjunction with the instrument-sound element. When used as part of a sound element, it applies to all notes going forward in score order. In multi-instrument parts, the affected instrument should be specified using the id attribute. When used as part of a note element, it applies to the current note only.

Content

In this order

Attributes

Name Type Required? Description
id xs:IDREF No

Examples

This element is used in the following examples:

<ipa><semi-pitched><string-mute> (Off)<string-mute> (On)