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multiple-rest
The element
Parent element:
<measure-style>
The element indicates multiple rests that span several measures. The element text indicates the number of measures in the multiple rest.
Content
positiveInteger
Attributes
| Name | Type | Required? | 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. |
Examples
This element is used in the following examples: