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The element
Parent element:
<attributes>
The element represents what must be added to a written pitch to get a correct sounding pitch. It is used for encoding parts for transposing instruments that are in written vs. concert pitch.
Content
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Attributes
| Name | Type | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | ID | No | Specifies an ID that is unique to the entire document. |
| number | staff-number | No | Allows a transposition to apply to only the specified staff in the part. If absent, the transposition applies to all staves in the part. Per-staff transposition is most often used in parts that represent multiple instruments. |
Examples
This element is used in the following examples:
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