The <play> element

Parent elements: <note>, <sound>

The <play> element specifies playback techniques to be used in conjunction with the <instrument-sound> element. When used as part of a <sound> element, it applies to all notes going forward in score order. In multi-instrument parts, the affected instrument should be specified using the id attribute. When used as part of a <note> element, it applies to the current note only.

Content

Zero or more of the following

Attributes

Name Type Required? Description
id IDREF No Refers to a specific <score-instrument> to which this playback applies.

Examples

This element is used in the following examples:

<ipa>, <semi-pitched>, <string-mute> (Off), <string-mute> (On)