pedal-type data type

The pedal-type distinguishes types of pedal directions.

Base type: token

Allowed values

start Indicates the start of a damper pedal.
stop Indicates a pedal lift without a retake.
sostenuto Indicates the start of a sostenuto pedal.
change Indicates a pedal lift and retake indicated with an inverted V marking. Used when the <pedal> line attribute is yes.
continue Allows more precise formatting across system breaks and for more complex pedaling lines. Used when the <pedal> line attribute is yes.
discontinue Indicates the end of a pedal line that does not include the explicit lift represented by the stop type. Used when the <pedal> line attribute is yes.
resume Indicates the start of a pedal line that does not include the downstroke represented by the start type. It can be used when a line resumes after being discontinued, or to start a pedal line that is preceded by a text or symbol representation of the pedal. Used when the <pedal> line attribute is yes.

Where is this type used?

<pedal> — "type" attribute