music-score/docs/musicxml-spec/elements/clef-octave-change.md

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clef-octave-change

The element

Parent elements:

    <clef>, 

    <part-clef>

The element is used for transposing clefs. A treble clef for tenors would have a value of -1.

Content

integer

Attributes

None.

Examples

This element is used in the following examples:

Bass Clef (Down Octave), Vocal Tenor Clef