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# The <second> element | MusicXML 4.0


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# The <second> element


Parent element:
    
        
        <swing>


The <second> element is the part of the swing ratio that refers to the second of two consecutive notes.


## Content


positiveInteger


## Attributes


None.


## Examples


This element is used in the following examples:


<metronome-note>, <swing>