att.canonical

Attributes that can be used to associate a representation such as a name or title with canonical information about the object being named or referenced.
Module
MEI.shared
Attributes
codedval
codedval(optional)A value that represents or identifies other data. Often, it is a primary key in the database or a unique value in the coded list identified by the auth or auth.uri attributes. One or more values of datatype NMTOKEN, separated by spaces.
<att.canonical>direct children@codedval
codedval(optional)A value that represents or identifies other data. Often, it is a primary key in the database or a unique value in the coded list identified by the auth or auth.uri attributes. One or more values of datatype NMTOKEN, separated by spaces.
Component declarations that are shared between two or more modules.
codedval(optional)A value that represents or identifies other data. Often, it is a primary key in the database or a unique value in the coded list identified by the auth or auth.uri attributes. One or more values of datatype NMTOKEN, separated by spaces.
Available at
accessRestrictDescribes the conditions that affect the accessibility of material.
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.
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.).
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.
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.
expressionIntellectual or artistic realization of a work.
genreTerm or terms that designate a category characterizing a particular style, form, or content.
identifierAn alpha-numeric string that establishes the identity of the described material.
itemSingle instance or exemplar of a source/manifestation.
languageDescription of a language used in the document.
manifestationA bibliographic description of a physical embodiment of an expression of a work.
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.
physMediumRecords the physical materials used in the source, such as ink and paper.
regContains material which has been regularized or normalized in some sense.
relationDescribes a relationship or linkage amongst entities.
respA phrase describing the nature of intellectual responsibility.
scoreFormatDescribes the type of score used to represent a musical composition (e.g., short score, full score, condensed score, close score, etc.).
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.).
titleTitle of a bibliographic entity.
titlePartContains a subsection or division of the title of a bibliographic entity.
trackConfigNumber of physical/input tracks on a sound medium (e.g., eight track, twelve track).
useRestrictContainer for information about the conditions that affect use of a bibliographic item after access has been granted.
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).
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.
nameProper noun or noun phrase.
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.
repositoryInstitution, agency, or individual which holds a bibliographic item.
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'.
Editorial and transcriptional component declarations.
regContains material which has been regularized or normalized in some sense.
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.
Metadata header component declarations.
accessRestrictDescribes the conditions that affect the accessibility of material.
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.
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.
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.
languageDescription of a language used in the document.
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.
physMediumRecords the physical materials used in the source, such as ink and paper.
scoreFormatDescribes the type of score used to represent a musical composition (e.g., short score, full score, condensed score, close score, etc.).
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.).
trackConfigNumber of physical/input tracks on a sound medium (e.g., eight track, twelve track).
useRestrictContainer for information about the conditions that affect use of a bibliographic item after access has been granted.
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).
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'.
Component declarations that are shared between two or more modules.
genreTerm or terms that designate a category characterizing a particular style, form, or content.
identifierAn alpha-numeric string that establishes the identity of the described material.
nameProper noun or noun phrase.
relationDescribes a relationship or linkage amongst entities.
repositoryInstitution, agency, or individual which holds a bibliographic item.
respA phrase describing the nature of intellectual responsibility.
titleTitle of a bibliographic entity.
titlePartContains a subsection or division of the title of a bibliographic entity.
Declaration
<classSpec ident="att.canonical" module="MEI.shared" type="atts">
<desc xml:lang="en">Attributes that can be used to associate a representation such as a name or title with canonical information about the object being named or referenced.</desc>
<attList>
<attDef ident="codedval" usage="opt">
<desc xml:lang="en">A value that represents or identifies other data. Often, it is a primary key in the database or a unique value in the coded list identified by the
<att>auth</att>
or
<att>auth.uri</att>
attributes.</desc>
<datatype maxOccurs="unbounded">
<rng:data type="NMTOKEN"/>
</datatype>
</attDef>
</attList>
</classSpec>
MEI Version: 5.1-dev(#6d3dd03)