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SVG
SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics, which is an XML-based way of displaying and modifying
graphics. Due to the way it is coded, it allows you to modify graphics very exibly compared to
other formats.
system break
The forced termination of a system of music at a particular rhythmic position, typically at a
barline. Indicated in Dorico SE with signposts.
system formatting
The distribution of bars into systems and systems into frames. When copying part formatting
between layouts, Dorico SE considers the positions of system breaks, frame breaks, and note
spacing changes to be aspects of system formatting.
system object
An item that applies to all staves in the system, but is not necessary to show on every staff, such
as tempo marks and rehearsal marks. In Dorico SE, you can show system objects at multiple
positions in each system by showing them above multiple instrument families.
T
tempo track
The timing-related information included in MIDI data that affects tempo, SMPTE offsets, time
signatures, timecodes, and markers, which can be imported independently of the rest of the data
in MIDI les.
token
A code used in a text string that is automatically replaced by a piece of information from
elsewhere in the project, such as the title of the current ow, the name of the player, or the page
number. Also known as a “wildcard” or “text code”.
touchpad
Any at device with a tactile sensor that functions as an alternative to the traditional computer
mouse. Commonly built into laptop computers but can also be separate appliances connected
wirelessly or via a cable.
transport
Encompasses all options related to playback and recording.
transposed pitch
In transposed pitch, the pitches notated are the pitches that the instrument plays, rather than
the desired sounding pitch. Instrumental parts are always in transposed pitch so that players can
simply play the written notes, which is especially important for transposing instruments. See also
concert pitch, instrument transposition.
tuplet
A rhythm that is performed at a fraction of its normal written duration. For example, a triplet is
three notes of a given note value played in the time it would normally take to play two notes of
that note value. Also known as an “irrational rhythm” or a “countermetric rhythm”.
tutti
Italian for “everyone”, tutti indicates that a passage of music is to be played by all players reading
from that part or staff. It is most commonly used to indicate the end of a divisi passage, or for
clarication when a staff can indicate both solos and tutti passages at different times. See also
divisi.
U
upbeat
See pick-up bar.
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