The tempo object
Type: Dictionary
The tempo object defines a tempo, from the point of its occurrence forward until changed. The tempo is rendered as a conventional pairing of a small beat unit notation equated to a metronome marking.
Keys
| Name | Type | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| bpm | Yes | The number of times per minute the given value should occur. |
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| rhythmic position | No | The rhythmic position of this tempo marking. If not provided, the default value is zero (the start of the measure). | |
| note value | Yes | A note value which is asserted to occur with a frequency of bpm times per minute. |
Parent objects
This object is used by the following parent objects:
- measure global: "tempos"
Examples
This object is used in the following examples: