The key signature object
Type: Dictionary
The key object defines a key signature applicable to this and all following measure content, until changed. This is a staff direction.
The measure location of a key object is ignored and is assumed to be zero.
The staff index of a key object is ignored, as the direction always applies to all the staves in a given part (if not the whole score).
It is invalid to place more than one key object within a single measure.
Key objects are required for every key change.
Keys:
| Name | Type | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| style class object | No | An optional style class to use for this object. | |
| color object | No | An optional color to be used when rendering this key signature. | |
| fifths object | Yes | The number of fifths distance from a signature with no accidentals. |
Examples
This object is used in the following examples: