music-score/docs/musicxml-spec/elements/cue.md

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cue

The element

Parent element:

    <note>

The element indicates the presence of a cue note. In MusicXML, a cue note is a silent note with no playback. Normal notes that play can be specified as cue size using the element. A cue note that is specified as full size using the element will still remain silent.

Content

Always empty.

Attributes

None.

Examples

This element is used in the following examples: