music-score/docs/musicxml-spec/elements/beat-repeat.md

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beat-repeat

The element

Parent element:

    <measure-style>

The element is used to indicate that a single beat (but possibly many notes) is repeated.

The stop type indicates the first beat where the repeats are no longer displayed. Both the start and stop of the beats being repeated should be specified unless the repeats are displayed through the end of the part.

The element specifies a notation style for repetitions. The actual music being repeated needs to be repeated within the MusicXML file. This element specifies the notation that indicates the repeat.

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Attributes

Name	Type	Required?	Description
type	start-stop	Yes	Indicates the starting or stopping point of the section displaying the beat repeat symbols.
slashes	positiveInteger	No	Specifies the number of slashes to use in the symbol. The value is 1 if not specified.
use-dots	yes-no	No	Indicates whether or not to use dots as well (for instance, with mixed rhythm patterns). The value is no if not specified.

Examples

This element is used in the following examples: