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MusicXML 4.1 Draft>Elements>The <glissando> element

The <glissando> element

Parent element: <notations>

glissando

The <glissando> and <slide> elements both indicate rapidly moving from one pitch to the other so that individual notes are not discerned. A <glissando> sounds the distinct notes in between the two pitches and defaults to a wavy line. The optional text is printed alongside the line.

Content

xs:string

Attributes

NameTypeRequired?(Default)Description
typestart-stopYesIndicates if this is the start or stop of the glissando.
Indicates if this is the start or stop of the glissando.
colorcolorNoIndicates the color of an element.
Indicates the color of an element.
dash-lengthtenthsNoThe length of dashes in a dashed line. Ignored if the corresponding line-type attribute is not dashed.
The length of dashes in a dashed line. Ignored if the corresponding line-type attribute is not dashed.
default-xtenthsNoChanges the computation of the default horizontal position. The origin is changed relative to the left-hand side of the note or the musical position within the bar. Positive x is right and negative x is left.

This attribute provides higher-resolution positioning data than the <offset> element. Applications reading a MusicXML file that can understand both features should generally rely on this attribute for its greater accuracy.

Changes the computation of the default horizontal position. The origin is changed relative to the left-hand side of the note or the musical position within the bar. Positive x is right and negative x is left.

This attribute provides higher-resolution positioning data than the <offset> element. Applications reading a MusicXML file that can understand both features should generally rely on this attribute for its greater accuracy.

default-ytenthsNoChanges the computation of the default vertical position. The origin is changed relative to the top line of the staff. Positive y is up and negative y is down.

This attribute provides higher-resolution positioning data than the placement attribute. Applications reading a MusicXML file that can understand both attributes should generally rely on this attribute for its greater accuracy.

Changes the computation of the default vertical position. The origin is changed relative to the top line of the staff. Positive y is up and negative y is down.

This attribute provides higher-resolution positioning data than the placement attribute. Applications reading a MusicXML file that can understand both attributes should generally rely on this attribute for its greater accuracy.

font-familyfont-familyNoA comma-separated list of font names.
A comma-separated list of font names.
font-sizefont-sizeNoOne of the CSS sizes or a numeric point size.
One of the CSS sizes or a numeric point size.
font-stylefont-styleNoNormal or italic style.
Normal or italic style.
font-weightfont-weightNoNormal or bold weight.
Normal or bold weight.
idxs:IDNoSpecifies an ID that is unique to the entire document.
Specifies an ID that is unique to the entire document.
line-typeline-typeNoSpecifies if the line is solid, dashed, dotted, or wavy.
Specifies if the line is solid, dashed, dotted, or wavy.
numbernumber-levelNo(1)Distinguishes multiple glissandos when they overlap in MusicXML document order. The default value is 1.
Distinguishes multiple glissandos when they overlap in MusicXML document order. The default value is 1.
relative-xtenthsNoChanges the horizontal position relative to the default position, either as computed by the individual program, or as overridden by the default-x attribute. Positive x is right and negative x is left. It should be interpreted in the context of the <offset> element or directive attribute if those are present.
Changes the horizontal position relative to the default position, either as computed by the individual program, or as overridden by the default-x attribute. Positive x is right and negative x is left. It should be interpreted in the context of the <offset> element or directive attribute if those are present.
relative-ytenthsNoChanges the vertical position relative to the default position, either as computed by the individual program, or as overridden by the default-y attribute. Positive y is up and negative y is down. It should be interpreted in the context of the placement attribute if that is present.
Changes the vertical position relative to the default position, either as computed by the individual program, or as overridden by the default-y attribute. Positive y is up and negative y is down. It should be interpreted in the context of the placement attribute if that is present.
space-lengthtenthsNoThe length of spaces in a dashed line. Ignored if the corresponding line-type attribute is not dashed.
The length of spaces in a dashed line. Ignored if the corresponding line-type attribute is not dashed.

Examples

This element is used in the following examples:

<glissando> (Multiple)<glissando> (Single)