The <rest> element
Parent element: <note>
The <rest> element indicates notated rests or silences. A <rest> element is usually empty, but placement on the staff can be specified using <display-step> and <display-octave> elements.
Content
In this order (Optional)
- <display-step> (Required)
- <display-octave> (Required)
Attributes
| Name | Type | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| measure | yes-no | No | If yes, this indicates this is a complete measure rest. |
Examples
This element is used in the following examples: