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Music Format Statement Area Encoding Scheme

Element Reference​

Definition
Syntax Encoding Scheme for the music format statement area (Area 3 for notated music resources).
Scope note
Domain
Range
URI
https://www.iflastandards.info/ISBDM/elements/CC2013
Type
owl:Class
Status
Published

Definition​

This is a sub-area within the Material or Type of Resource Specific Area (Area 3), used specifically for notated music resources. It describes the physical form of presentation of the music (e.g., "Full score," "Chorus score," "Parts"). It is not used for works for solo instruments/voices or one voice and one accompanying instrument.

Required Elements​

  • Music format statement (Mandatory if available): The term or phrase for the physical presentation form, transcribed as it appears on the resource. Explanatory phrases may be included.
  • Parallel music format statement (Optional): An equivalent music format statement in another language or script.

Punctuation Rules​

  • Each area is preceded by . —.
  • Each parallel music format statement is preceded by =.

Relationship to ISBD Standards​

This is element 3.2 within Area 3. It's a key part of the specialized description for notated music.

Relationship to Other SES​

  • It is a component of the "Material Or Type Of Resource Specific Area Encoding Scheme."
  • Details of the physical units (e.g., number of pages, dimensions) are given in the Material Description Area (Area 5).
  • If the term "edition" in the resource indicates version or arrangement of music, it's given in Area 1; if it indicates the music format, it's given in this area.
  • Notes on music format peculiarities are given in the Note Area (Area 7).

Examples​

  • . — Full score
  • . — Partition, reproduction du manuscrit de l'auteur
  • . — Játszópartitúra = Playing score

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