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time signature
The time signature object
Type: Dictionary
This object defines a time signature, applicable to this and all following measure content, until changed. This is a staff direction.
It is invalid to place more than one time signature within the same measure.
Keys:
Name |
Type |
Required? |
Description |
"count" |
positive integer object
|
Yes |
The number of beats. Generally this corresponds to the top number of the rendered time signature. |
"unit" |
time signature unit object
|
Yes |
The unit value. Generally this corresponds to the bottom number of the rendered time signature. |
Examples
This object is used in the following examples:
Accidentals, Articulations, Beams, Beams (across barlines), Beams (hooks), Beams (secondary beam breaks), Beams (with inner grace notes), Clef changes, Dotted notes (augmentation dots), Grace note, Grace notes (beamed), Grand staff piano music, Jumps (D.S. al Fine), Jumps (Dal Segno), Key signatures, Multimeasure rests, Multiple layouts, Multiple voices, Organ layout, Ottavas (8va), Parts, Repeats, Repeats (more than once repeated), Repeats (with alternate endings, advanced), Repeats (with alternate endings, simple), Repeats (with implied start repeat), Rest positions, Slurs, Slurs (for chords), Slurs (incomplete slurs), Slurs (targeting specific notes), Styling elements (basic), Styling via a class (basic), Tempo markings, Three-note chord and half rest, Ties, Time signatures, Tremolos (single-note), Tuplets, Two-bar C major scale, “Hello world”