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music area
The main part of the window in Setup, Write, and Engrave mode where you input and edit your
music.
MusicXML
A le format designed to allow the interchange and archiving of music notation data in an open
and non-proprietary way. It is useful for exchanging scores between different music applications.
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notation options
Options that affect the way the music is notated, particularly concerning how notes and rests are
grouped according to meter, rules for the extent of accidentals, and options for transposition.
These options can be set independently for each ow in the Notation Options dialog.
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padding
The minimum distance/gap between two items, such as text and its enclosure. Padding values
can be independent of other set values, such as minimum height or width.
page break
The forced termination of a page of music at a particular rhythmic position, typically at a barline.
Often used to ensure a convenient page turn in a part. In Dorico Elements, page breaks can be
achieved using frame breaks, which are indicated using signposts.
page view
A viewing option that shows music laid out on a page with a xed width and height, as it appears
when printed. See also galley view.
panel
Wide palettes of tools on the left, right, and bottom edges of the program window that are
available in all modes, but their content varies in each mode.
part
The music belonging to the instruments played by one or more players, shown on its own rather
than in a full score. Performers who do not need to see the music belonging to the whole
ensemble play from parts so they only have to read the music they play themselves. See also full
score.
patch
An older term for a discrete sound on a MIDI device or virtual instrument. See also channel,
MIDI.
pedal level change
A change to how far a piano sustain pedal is depressed, between 1 (fully depressed) and 0 (not
depressed), notated as change to the height of a pedal line. Also known as a “pedal lift”.
pick-up bar
Note or notes played before the rst full bar of a piece, also known as an “upbeat” or “anacrusis”.
Often pick-up bars only comprise one or two beats whose main purpose is to lead in to the start
of the piece.
player
A musician who plays one or more instruments. Players are dened as either solo players or
section players. See also solo player, section player.
playhead
A vertical line that moves alongside music during playback and when recording, showing the
current rhythmic position. Also known as a “playback line”.
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