analog(optional)Contains a reference to a field or element in another descriptive encoding system
to
which this MEI element is comparable.
Value is plain text.
<att.bibl>direct children@analog
analog(optional)Contains a reference to a field or element in another descriptive encoding system
to
which this MEI element is comparable.
Value is plain text.
Component declarations that are shared between two or more modules.
analog(optional)Contains a reference to a field or element in another descriptive encoding system
to
which this MEI element is comparable.
Value is plain text.
accessRestrictDescribes the conditions that affect the accessibility of
material.
accMatHolds a description of any additional material bound with an item, such as
non-contemporaneous documents or fragments.
acquisitionRecords information concerning the process by which an item was acquired by the holding
institution.
addDescProvides a description of significant additions found within an
item, such as marginalia or other annotations.
addNameContains an additional name component, such as a nickname, epithet, or
alias, or any other descriptive phrase used within a personal name.
altIdMay contain a bibliographic identifier that does not fit within
the meiHead element’s id attribute, for example because the identifier does not fit
the
definition of an XML id or because multiple identifiers are needed.
analyticContains bibliographic elements describing an item (e.g., an article or
poem) published within a monograph or journal and not as an independent publication.
annotProvides a statement explaining the text or indicating the basis for an
assertion.
arrangerA person or organization who transcribes a musical composition, usually for a different
medium from that of the original; in an arrangement the musical substance remains
essentially
unchanged.
attUsageDocuments the usage of a specific attribute of the element.
audienceDefines the class of user for which the work is intended, as defined by age group
(e.g.,
children, young adults, adults, etc.), educational level (e.g., primary, secondary, etc.), or
other categorization.
authorThe name of the creator of the intellectual content of a non-musical, literary
work.
availabilityGroups elements that describe the availability of and access to a bibliographic item,
including an MEI-encoded document.
avFileReferences an external digital audio or video file.
biblProvides a loosely-structured bibliographic citation in which
the sub-components may or may not be explicitly marked.
biblScopeDefines the scope of a bibliographic reference, for example as a
list of page numbers, or a named subdivision of a larger work.
biblStructContains a bibliographic citation in which
bibliographic sub-elements must appear in a specified order.
bindingContains a description of one binding, i.e., type of covering, boards, etc.
applied to an item.
bindingDescDescribes the present and former bindings of an item.
blocContains the name of a geopolitical unit consisting of two or more nation states or
countries.
bylineContains the primary statement of responsibility given for a work on its title
page.
captureModeThe means used to record notation, sound, or images in the production of
a source/manifestation (e.g., analogue, acoustic, electric, digital, optical etc.).
carrierFormThe specific class of material to which the physical carrier of the
source/manifestation belongs (e.g., sound cassette, videodisc, microfilm cartridge,
transparency, etc.). The carrier for a manifestation comprising multiple physical
components
may include more than one form (e.g., a filmstrip with an accompanying booklet, a separate
sound disc carrying the sound track for a film, etc.).
castItemContains a single entry within a cast list, describing either a single role or a list
of
non-speaking roles.
castListContains a single cast list or dramatis personae.
catchwordsDescribes the system used to ensure correct ordering of the quires making up an item,
typically by means of annotations at the foot of the page.
categoryContains an individual descriptive category in a user-defined taxonomy, possibly nested
within a superordinate category.
catRelContains the name, i.e., label, of a related
category.
changeIndividual change within the revision description.
changeDescDescription of a revision of the MEI file.
classDeclsGroups information which describes the nature or topic of an entity.
classificationGroups information which describes the nature or topic of an entity.
collationRecords a description of how the leaves or bifolia of an item are physically
arranged.
colophonContains a statement providing information regarding the date, place, agency, or reason
for production of the item.
composerThe name of the creator of the intellectual content of a musical work.
conditionThe physical condition of an item, particularly any variances between the physical
make-up
of the item and that of other copies of the same item (e.g., missing pages or plates,
brittleness, faded images, etc.).
contentItemContains a single entry within a content description element.
contentsList of the material contained within a resource.
contextThe historical, social, intellectual, artistic, or other context within which the
work was
originally conceived (e.g., the 17th century restoration of the monarchy in England, the
aesthetic movement of the late 19th century, etc.) or the historical, social, intellectual,
artistic, or other context within which the expression was realized.
contributorNames of individuals, institutions, or organizations responsible for contributions
to the
intellectual content of a work, where the specialized elements for authors, editors,
etc. do
not suffice or do not apply.
corpNameIdentifies an organization or group of people that acts as a single
entity.
correctionStates how and under what circumstances corrections have been made in the text.
countryContains the name of a geopolitical unit, such as a nation, country, colony, or
commonwealth, larger than or administratively superior to a region and smaller than
a
bloc.
creationNon-bibliographic details of the creation of an intellectual entity, in narrative
form,
such as the date, place, and circumstances of its composition. More detailed information
may
be captured within the history element.
dateA string identifying a point in time or the time period between two such points.
decoDescContains a description of the decoration of an item.
decoNoteContains a description of one or more decorative features of an
item.
dedicateeEntity to whom a creative work is formally offered.
dimensionsInformation about the physical size of an entity; usually includes numerical data.
distributorPerson or agency, other than a publisher, from which access (including electronic
access)
to a bibliographic entity may be obtained.
districtContains the name of any kind of subdivision of a settlement, such as a parish, ward,
or
other administrative or geographic unit.
domainsDeclIndicates which domains are included in the encoding.
editionA word or text phrase that indicates a difference in either
content or form between the item being described and a related item previously issued
by the
same publisher/distributor (e.g., 2nd edition, version 2.0, etc.), or simultaneously issued by
either the same publisher/distributor or another publisher/distributor (e.g., large print
edition, British edition, etc.).
editionStmtContainer for meta-data pertaining to a particular edition of the
material being described.
editorThe name of the individual(s), institution(s) or organization(s) acting in an editorial
capacity.
editorialDeclUsed to provide details of editorial principles and practices
applied during the encoding of musical text.
encodingDescDocuments the relationship between an electronic file and the
source or sources from which it was derived as well as applications used in the
encoding/editing process.
eventListContains historical information given as a sequence of significant past events.
exhibHistA record of public exhibitions, including dates, venues,
etc.
explicitContains the explicit of a manuscript item; that is, the closing words of the text
proper,
exclusive of any rubric or colophon which might follow it.
expressionIntellectual or artistic realization of a work.
extentUsed to express size in terms other than physical dimensions, such as number of pages,
records, bytes, physical components, etc.
extMetaProvides a container element for non-MEI metadata formats.
famNameContains a family (inherited) name, as opposed to a given, baptismal, or
nick name.
fileCharStandards or schemes used to encode the file (e.g., ASCII, SGML,
etc.), physical characteristics of the file (e.g., recording density, parity, blocking, etc.),
and other characteristics that have a bearing on how the file can be processed.
fileDescContains a full bibliographic description of the MEI file.
foliationDescribes the numbering system or systems used to count the leaves or pages in a
codex.
foreNameContains a forename, given or baptismal name.
funderNames of individuals, institutions, or organizations responsible for funding. Funders
provide financial support for a project; they are distinct from sponsors, who provide
intellectual support and authority.
genNameContains a name component used to distinguish otherwise
similar names on the basis of the relative ages or generations of the persons named.
genreTerm or terms that designate a category characterizing a particular style, form, or
content.
genStateDescribes a distinctive state in the textual development of a work.
geogFeatContains a common noun identifying a geographical
feature.
geogNameThe proper noun designation for a place, natural feature, or political
jurisdiction.
handDefines a distinct scribe or handwriting style.
librettistPerson or organization who is a writer of the text of an opera, oratorio, etc.
locusDefines a location within a manuscript or manuscript component, usually as a (possibly
discontinuous) sequence of folio references.
locusGrpGroups locations which together form a distinct but discontinuous item
within a manuscript or manuscript part, according to a specific foliation.
lyricistPerson or organization who is a writer of the text of a song.
manifestationA bibliographic description of a physical embodiment of an expression of a work.
meiHeadSupplies the descriptive and declarative metadata prefixed to every
MEI-conformant text.
mensurationCaptures information about mensuration within bibliographic descriptions.
meterCaptures information about the time signature within bibliographic descriptions.
monogrContains bibliographic elements describing an item, for example, a
published book or journal, score, recording, or an unpublished manuscript.
nameLinkContains a connecting phrase or link used within a name but not regarded as
part of it, such as "van der" or "of", "from", etc.
namespaceSupplies the formal name of the namespace to which the elements documented by its
children
belong.
normalizationIndicates the extent of normalization or regularization of the original source carried
out
in converting it to electronic form.
notesStmtCollects any notes providing information about a text additional to
that recorded in other parts of the bibliographic description.
otherCharAny characteristic that serves to differentiate a
work or expression from another.
perfDurationUsed to express the duration of performance of printed or
manuscript music or the playing time for a sound recording, videorecording, etc.
perfMediumIndicates the number and character of the performing forces used in
a musical composition.
perfResName of an instrument on which a performer plays, a performer's
voice range, or a standard performing ensemble designation.
perfResListSeveral instrumental or vocal resources treated as a group.
periodNameA label that describes a period of time, such as 'Baroque' or '3rd Style
period'.
persNameDesignation for an individual, including any or all of that individual's
forenames, surnames, honorific titles, and added names.
physDescContainer for information about the appearance, construction, or
handling of physical materials, such as their dimension, quantity, color, style, and
technique
of creation.
physLocGroups information about the current physical location of a
bibliographic item, such as the repository in which it is located and its shelf mark(s),
and
its previous locations.
physMediumRecords the physical materials used in the source, such as ink and
paper.
plateNumDesignation assigned to a resource by a music publisher, usually printed
at the bottom of each page, and sometimes appearing also on the title page.
playingSpeedPlaying speed for a sound recording is the speed at which the carrier must be operated
to
produce the sound intended (e.g., 33 1/3 rpm, 19 cm/s, etc.).
projectDescProject-level meta-data describing the aim or purpose for which
the electronic file was encoded, funding agencies, etc. together with any other relevant
information concerning the process by which it was assembled or collected.
provenanceThe record of ownership or custodianship of an item.
publisherName of the organization responsible for the publication of a bibliographic item.
pubPlaceName of the place where a bibliographic item was published.
pubStmtContainer for information regarding the publication or
distribution of a bibliographic item, including the publisher’s name and address,
the date of
publication, and other relevant details.
recipientThe name of the individual(s), institution(s) or organization(s) receiving
correspondence.
regionContains the name of an administrative unit such as a state, province, or county,
larger
than a settlement, but smaller than a country.
relatedItemContains or references another bibliographic item which is related to the
present one.
relationDescribes a relationship or linkage amongst entities.
repositoryInstitution, agency, or individual which holds a bibliographic item.
respA phrase describing the nature of intellectual responsibility.
respStmtTranscription of text that names one or more individuals,
groups, or in rare cases, mechanical processes, responsible for creation, realization,
production, funding, or distribution of the intellectual or artistic content.
revisionDescContainer for information about alterations that have been made
to an MEI file.
roleNameContains a name component which indicates that the referent has a particular
role or position in society, such as an official title or rank.
rubricContains a string of words through which a manuscript signals the beginning or end
of a
text division, often with an assertion as to its author and title, which is in some
way set
off from the text itself, usually in red ink, or by use of different size or type
of script,
or some other such visual device.
samplingDeclContains a prose description of the rationale and methods used in
sampling texts in the creation of a corpus or collection.
scoreFormatDescribes the type of score used to represent a musical composition (e.g., short score,
full score, condensed score, close score, etc.).
scriptDescContains a description of the letters or characters used in an
autographic item.
scriptNoteDescribes a particular script distinguished within the description of an
autographic item.
sealDescDescribes the seals or similar external attachments applied to an
item.
secFolioMarks the word or words taken from a fixed point in a codex (typically
the beginning of the second leaf) in order to provide a unique identifier for the
item.
segmentationDescribes the principles according to which the musical text has been segmented, for
example into movements, sections, etc.
seriesContains information about the serial publication in which a bibliographic item has
appeared.
seriesStmtGroups information about the series, if any, to which a publication
belongs.
settlementContains the name of a settlement such as a city, town, or village identified as a
single
geopolitical or administrative unit.
signaturesProvides a description of the leaf or quire signatures found within a codex.
soundChanReflects the number of apparent sound channels in the playback of a
recording (monaural, stereophonic, quadraphonic, etc.).
sourceA bibliographic description of a source used in the creation of the electronic
file.
specReproThe equalization system, noise reduction system,
etc. used in making the recording (e.g., NAB, DBX, Dolby, etc.).
sponsorNames of sponsoring individuals, organizations or institutions. Sponsors give their
intellectual authority to a project; they are to be distinguished from funders, who
provide
the funding but do not necessarily take intellectual responsibility.
stampContains a word or phrase describing an official mark indicating ownership, genuineness,
validity, etc.
stdValsSpecifies the format used when standardized date or number values are
supplied.
styleNameA label for a characteristic style of writing or performance, such as
'bebop' or 'rock-n-roll'.
supportProvides a description of the physical support material of a written item.
supportDescGroups elements describing the physical support material of an
item.
sysReqSystem requirements for using the electronic item.
tagsDeclProvides detailed information about the tagging applied to a
document.
tagUsageDocuments the usage of a specific element within the document.
taxonomyDefines a typology either implicitly, by means of a bibliographic citation, or explicitly
by a structured taxonomy.
tempoText and symbols descriptive of tempo, mood, or style, e.g., "allarg.", "a tempo",
"cantabile", "Moderato", "♩=60", "Moderato ♩ =60").
widthDescription of the horizontal size of an object.
workProvides a detailed description of a work — a distinct intellectual or artistic creation
—
specifically its history, language use, and high-level musical attributes (e.g., key, tempo,
meter, medium of performance, and intended duration).
FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) declarations.
expressionIntellectual or artistic realization of a work.
itemSingle instance or exemplar of a source/manifestation.
manifestationA bibliographic description of a physical embodiment of an expression of a work.
Genetic encoding component declarations.
genStateDescribes a distinctive state in the textual development of a work.
Metadata header component declarations.
accessRestrictDescribes the conditions that affect the accessibility of
material.
acquisitionRecords information concerning the process by which an item was acquired by the holding
institution.
altIdMay contain a bibliographic identifier that does not fit within
the meiHead element’s id attribute, for example because the identifier does not fit
the
definition of an XML id or because multiple identifiers are needed.
attUsageDocuments the usage of a specific attribute of the element.
audienceDefines the class of user for which the work is intended, as defined by age group
(e.g.,
children, young adults, adults, etc.), educational level (e.g., primary, secondary, etc.), or
other categorization.
availabilityGroups elements that describe the availability of and access to a bibliographic item,
including an MEI-encoded document.
bylineContains the primary statement of responsibility given for a work on its title
page.
captureModeThe means used to record notation, sound, or images in the production of
a source/manifestation (e.g., analogue, acoustic, electric, digital, optical etc.).
carrierFormThe specific class of material to which the physical carrier of the
source/manifestation belongs (e.g., sound cassette, videodisc, microfilm cartridge,
transparency, etc.). The carrier for a manifestation comprising multiple physical
components
may include more than one form (e.g., a filmstrip with an accompanying booklet, a separate
sound disc carrying the sound track for a film, etc.).
catRelContains the name, i.e., label, of a related
category.
categoryContains an individual descriptive category in a user-defined taxonomy, possibly nested
within a superordinate category.
changeIndividual change within the revision description.
changeDescDescription of a revision of the MEI file.
classDeclsGroups information which describes the nature or topic of an entity.
classificationGroups information which describes the nature or topic of an entity.
conditionThe physical condition of an item, particularly any variances between the physical
make-up
of the item and that of other copies of the same item (e.g., missing pages or plates,
brittleness, faded images, etc.).
contentItemContains a single entry within a content description element.
contentsList of the material contained within a resource.
contextThe historical, social, intellectual, artistic, or other context within which the
work was
originally conceived (e.g., the 17th century restoration of the monarchy in England, the
aesthetic movement of the late 19th century, etc.) or the historical, social, intellectual,
artistic, or other context within which the expression was realized.
correctionStates how and under what circumstances corrections have been made in the text.
domainsDeclIndicates which domains are included in the encoding.
editionStmtContainer for meta-data pertaining to a particular edition of the
material being described.
editorialDeclUsed to provide details of editorial principles and practices
applied during the encoding of musical text.
encodingDescDocuments the relationship between an electronic file and the
source or sources from which it was derived as well as applications used in the
encoding/editing process.
exhibHistA record of public exhibitions, including dates, venues,
etc.
extMetaProvides a container element for non-MEI metadata formats.
fileCharStandards or schemes used to encode the file (e.g., ASCII, SGML,
etc.), physical characteristics of the file (e.g., recording density, parity, blocking, etc.),
and other characteristics that have a bearing on how the file can be processed.
fileDescContains a full bibliographic description of the MEI file.
handDefines a distinct scribe or handwriting style.
inscriptionAn inscription added to an item, such as a bookplate, a note designating the item
as a
gift, and/or the author’s signature.
interpretationDescribes the scope of any analytic or interpretive information added to the transcription
of the music.
keyKey captures information about tonal center and mode.
langUsageGroups elements describing the languages, sub-languages, dialects,
etc., represented within the encoded resource.
languageDescription of a language used in the document.
meiHeadSupplies the descriptive and declarative metadata prefixed to every
MEI-conformant text.
mensurationCaptures information about mensuration within bibliographic descriptions.
meterCaptures information about the time signature within bibliographic descriptions.
namespaceSupplies the formal name of the namespace to which the elements documented by its
children
belong.
normalizationIndicates the extent of normalization or regularization of the original source carried
out
in converting it to electronic form.
notesStmtCollects any notes providing information about a text additional to
that recorded in other parts of the bibliographic description.
otherCharAny characteristic that serves to differentiate a
work or expression from another.
perfDurationUsed to express the duration of performance of printed or
manuscript music or the playing time for a sound recording, videorecording, etc.
perfMediumIndicates the number and character of the performing forces used in
a musical composition.
perfResName of an instrument on which a performer plays, a performer's
voice range, or a standard performing ensemble designation.
perfResListSeveral instrumental or vocal resources treated as a group.
physDescContainer for information about the appearance, construction, or
handling of physical materials, such as their dimension, quantity, color, style, and
technique
of creation.
physMediumRecords the physical materials used in the source, such as ink and
paper.
plateNumDesignation assigned to a resource by a music publisher, usually printed
at the bottom of each page, and sometimes appearing also on the title page.
playingSpeedPlaying speed for a sound recording is the speed at which the carrier must be operated
to
produce the sound intended (e.g., 33 1/3 rpm, 19 cm/s, etc.).
projectDescProject-level meta-data describing the aim or purpose for which
the electronic file was encoded, funding agencies, etc. together with any other relevant
information concerning the process by which it was assembled or collected.
provenanceThe record of ownership or custodianship of an item.
pubStmtContainer for information regarding the publication or
distribution of a bibliographic item, including the publisher’s name and address,
the date of
publication, and other relevant details.
revisionDescContainer for information about alterations that have been made
to an MEI file.
samplingDeclContains a prose description of the rationale and methods used in
sampling texts in the creation of a corpus or collection.
scoreFormatDescribes the type of score used to represent a musical composition (e.g., short score,
full score, condensed score, close score, etc.).
segmentationDescribes the principles according to which the musical text has been segmented, for
example into movements, sections, etc.
seriesStmtGroups information about the series, if any, to which a publication
belongs.
soundChanReflects the number of apparent sound channels in the playback of a
recording (monaural, stereophonic, quadraphonic, etc.).
sourceA bibliographic description of a source used in the creation of the electronic
file.
specReproThe equalization system, noise reduction system,
etc. used in making the recording (e.g., NAB, DBX, Dolby, etc.).
stdValsSpecifies the format used when standardized date or number values are
supplied.
sysReqSystem requirements for using the electronic item.
tagUsageDocuments the usage of a specific element within the document.
tagsDeclProvides detailed information about the tagging applied to a
document.
taxonomyDefines a typology either implicitly, by means of a bibliographic citation, or explicitly
by a structured taxonomy.
termListCollection of text phrases which describe a resource.
titleStmtContainer for title and responsibility meta-data.
trackConfigNumber of physical/input tracks on a sound medium (e.g., eight
track, twelve track).
treatHistA record of the treatment the item has undergone (e.g.,
de-acidification, restoration, etc.).
treatSchedScheduled treatment, e.g., de-acidification, restoration, etc., for
an item.
unpubUsed to explicitly indicate that a bibliographic resource is
unpublished.
useRestrictContainer for information about the conditions that affect use of a
bibliographic item after access has been granted.
watermarkContains a description of a watermark or similar device.
watermarkDescContains a description of the watermark(s) of an item.
workProvides a detailed description of a work — a distinct intellectual or artistic creation
—
specifically its history, language use, and high-level musical attributes (e.g., key, tempo,
meter, medium of performance, and intended duration).
Manuscript description component declarations.
accMatHolds a description of any additional material bound with an item, such as
non-contemporaneous documents or fragments.
addDescProvides a description of significant additions found within an
item, such as marginalia or other annotations.
bindingContains a description of one binding, i.e., type of covering, boards, etc.
applied to an item.
bindingDescDescribes the present and former bindings of an item.
catchwordsDescribes the system used to ensure correct ordering of the quires making up an item,
typically by means of annotations at the foot of the page.
collationRecords a description of how the leaves or bifolia of an item are physically
arranged.
colophonContains a statement providing information regarding the date, place, agency, or reason
for production of the item.
decoDescContains a description of the decoration of an item.
decoNoteContains a description of one or more decorative features of an
item.
explicitContains the explicit of a manuscript item; that is, the closing words of the text
proper,
exclusive of any rubric or colophon which might follow it.
foliationDescribes the numbering system or systems used to count the leaves or pages in a
codex.
heraldryContains a heraldic formula or phrase, typically found as part of a blazon, coat of
arms,
etc.
layoutDescribes how text is laid out on the page, including information about any ruling,
pricking, or other evidence of page-preparation techniques.
locusDefines a location within a manuscript or manuscript component, usually as a (possibly
discontinuous) sequence of folio references.
locusGrpGroups locations which together form a distinct but discontinuous item
within a manuscript or manuscript part, according to a specific foliation.
rubricContains a string of words through which a manuscript signals the beginning or end
of a
text division, often with an assertion as to its author and title, which is in some
way set
off from the text itself, usually in red ink, or by use of different size or type
of script,
or some other such visual device.
scriptDescContains a description of the letters or characters used in an
autographic item.
scriptNoteDescribes a particular script distinguished within the description of an
autographic item.
sealDescDescribes the seals or similar external attachments applied to an
item.
secFolioMarks the word or words taken from a fixed point in a codex (typically
the beginning of the second leaf) in order to provide a unique identifier for the
item.
signaturesProvides a description of the leaf or quire signatures found within a codex.
stampContains a word or phrase describing an official mark indicating ownership, genuineness,
validity, etc.
supportProvides a description of the physical support material of a written item.
supportDescGroups elements describing the physical support material of an
item.
typeDescContains a description of the typefaces or other aspects of the
printing of a printed source.
typeNoteDescribes a particular font or other significant typographic feature of a
printed resource.
Names and dates component declarations.
addNameContains an additional name component, such as a nickname, epithet, or
alias, or any other descriptive phrase used within a personal name.
blocContains the name of a geopolitical unit consisting of two or more nation states or
countries.
corpNameIdentifies an organization or group of people that acts as a single
entity.
countryContains the name of a geopolitical unit, such as a nation, country, colony, or
commonwealth, larger than or administratively superior to a region and smaller than
a
bloc.
districtContains the name of any kind of subdivision of a settlement, such as a parish, ward,
or
other administrative or geographic unit.
famNameContains a family (inherited) name, as opposed to a given, baptismal, or
nick name.
foreNameContains a forename, given or baptismal name.
genNameContains a name component used to distinguish otherwise
similar names on the basis of the relative ages or generations of the persons named.
geogFeatContains a common noun identifying a geographical
feature.
geogNameThe proper noun designation for a place, natural feature, or political
jurisdiction.
nameLinkContains a connecting phrase or link used within a name but not regarded as
part of it, such as "van der" or "of", "from", etc.
periodNameA label that describes a period of time, such as 'Baroque' or '3rd Style
period'.
persNameDesignation for an individual, including any or all of that individual's
forenames, surnames, honorific titles, and added names.
regionContains the name of an administrative unit such as a state, province, or county,
larger
than a settlement, but smaller than a country.
roleNameContains a name component which indicates that the referent has a particular
role or position in society, such as an official title or rank.
settlementContains the name of a settlement such as a city, town, or village identified as a
single
geopolitical or administrative unit.
styleNameA label for a characteristic style of writing or performance, such as
'bebop' or 'rock-n-roll'.
Performance component declarations.
avFileReferences an external digital audio or video file.
Component declarations that are shared between two or more modules.
analyticContains bibliographic elements describing an item (e.g., an article or
poem) published within a monograph or journal and not as an independent publication.
annotProvides a statement explaining the text or indicating the basis for an
assertion.
arrangerA person or organization who transcribes a musical composition, usually for a different
medium from that of the original; in an arrangement the musical substance remains
essentially
unchanged.
authorThe name of the creator of the intellectual content of a non-musical, literary
work.
biblProvides a loosely-structured bibliographic citation in which
the sub-components may or may not be explicitly marked.
biblScopeDefines the scope of a bibliographic reference, for example as a
list of page numbers, or a named subdivision of a larger work.
biblStructContains a bibliographic citation in which
bibliographic sub-elements must appear in a specified order.
castItemContains a single entry within a cast list, describing either a single role or a list
of
non-speaking roles.
castListContains a single cast list or dramatis personae.
composerThe name of the creator of the intellectual content of a musical work.
contributorNames of individuals, institutions, or organizations responsible for contributions
to the
intellectual content of a work, where the specialized elements for authors, editors,
etc. do
not suffice or do not apply.
creationNon-bibliographic details of the creation of an intellectual entity, in narrative
form,
such as the date, place, and circumstances of its composition. More detailed information
may
be captured within the history element.
dateA string identifying a point in time or the time period between two such points.
dedicateeEntity to whom a creative work is formally offered.
depthDescription of a measurement taken through a three-dimensional object.
dimensionsInformation about the physical size of an entity; usually includes numerical data.
distributorPerson or agency, other than a publisher, from which access (including electronic
access)
to a bibliographic entity may be obtained.
editionA word or text phrase that indicates a difference in either
content or form between the item being described and a related item previously issued
by the
same publisher/distributor (e.g., 2nd edition, version 2.0, etc.), or simultaneously issued by
either the same publisher/distributor or another publisher/distributor (e.g., large print
edition, British edition, etc.).
editorThe name of the individual(s), institution(s) or organization(s) acting in an editorial
capacity.
eventListContains historical information given as a sequence of significant past events.
extentUsed to express size in terms other than physical dimensions, such as number of pages,
records, bytes, physical components, etc.
funderNames of individuals, institutions, or organizations responsible for funding. Funders
provide financial support for a project; they are distinct from sponsors, who provide
intellectual support and authority.
genreTerm or terms that designate a category characterizing a particular style, form, or
content.
heightDescription of the vertical size of an object.
identifierAn alpha-numeric string that establishes the identity of the described material.
imprintInformation relating to the publication or distribution of a bibliographic item.
incipThe opening music and/or words of a musical or textual work.
librettistPerson or organization who is a writer of the text of an opera, oratorio, etc.
lyricistPerson or organization who is a writer of the text of a song.
monogrContains bibliographic elements describing an item, for example, a
published book or journal, score, recording, or an unpublished manuscript.
physLocGroups information about the current physical location of a
bibliographic item, such as the repository in which it is located and its shelf mark(s),
and
its previous locations.
pubPlaceName of the place where a bibliographic item was published.
publisherName of the organization responsible for the publication of a bibliographic item.
recipientThe name of the individual(s), institution(s) or organization(s) receiving
correspondence.
relatedItemContains or references another bibliographic item which is related to the
present one.
relationDescribes a relationship or linkage amongst entities.
repositoryInstitution, agency, or individual which holds a bibliographic item.
respA phrase describing the nature of intellectual responsibility.
respStmtTranscription of text that names one or more individuals,
groups, or in rare cases, mechanical processes, responsible for creation, realization,
production, funding, or distribution of the intellectual or artistic content.
seriesContains information about the serial publication in which a bibliographic item has
appeared.
sponsorNames of sponsoring individuals, organizations or institutions. Sponsors give their
intellectual authority to a project; they are to be distinguished from funders, who
provide
the funding but do not necessarily take intellectual responsibility.
tempoText and symbols descriptive of tempo, mood, or style, e.g., "allarg.", "a tempo",
"cantabile", "Moderato", "♩=60", "Moderato ♩ =60").
titlePageContains a transcription of the title page of a text.
titlePartContains a subsection or division of the title of a bibliographic entity.
widthDescription of the horizontal size of an object.
Remarks
Mapping elements from one system to another via analog may help a repository
harvest selected data from the MEI file to build a basic catalog record. The encoding
system
from which fields are taken must be specified. When possible, subfields as well as
fields
should be specified, e.g., subfields within MARC fields.
<desc xml:lang="en">Contains a reference to a field or element in another descriptive encoding system
to
which this MEI element is comparable.</desc>
<datatype>
<rng:data type="string"/>
</datatype>
</attDef>
</attList>
<remarks xml:lang="en">
<p>Mapping elements from one system to another via <att>analog</att> may help a repository
harvest selected data from the MEI file to build a basic catalog record. The encoding
system
from which fields are taken must be specified. When possible, subfields as well as
fields
should be specified,