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time-symbol data type

The time-symbol type indicates how to display a time signature. The normal value is the usual fractional display, and is the implied symbol type if none is specified. Other options are the common and cut time symbols, as well as a single number with an implied denominator. The note symbol indicates that the <beat-type> should be represented with the corresponding downstem note rather than a number. The dotted-note symbol indicates that the <beat-type> should be represented with a dotted downstem note that corresponds to three times the <beat-type> value, and a numerator that is one third the <beats> value.

Base type: token

Allowed values

common
cut
dotted-note
normal
note
single-number

Where is this type used?

<interchangeable> — "symbol" attribute

<time> — "symbol" attribute