User talk:Iadmc/Manual of Style (music)/Drafts
Accidentals
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[edit]Words - The use of words to indicate accidentals is always acceptable but must follow the recognised standards (see WP:MUSTARD).
Symbols - There are several input methods for the symbols for accidentals. The insert bar includes the Unicode entities ♭ ♯ and ♮ under symbols and {{music}} template is available for all accidentals[NB 1] (as well as several other musical symbols discussed later). As a general rule, use of the template is recommended over use of the symbols in the input bar because the template is designed to render correctly on all systems.
- b, #,[NB 2] x and X: b, x and X are the symbols for the letters of the alphabet only and # is the symbol for the number sign (often called a "hash"). None of these are to be used for accidentals. Also, do not use two sharp signs in a row (♯♯, ♯♯) for a double-sharp () as this usage is not recognised by musicians or theorists.
Examples:
- Key signature:
- Right: E-flat major
- Right: E♭ major
- Wrong: Eb major
- D major triad:
- Right: D, F♯, A
- Right: D, F sharp, A
- Wrong: D, F#, A
- D♯ major triad:
- Footnotes
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[edit]Use either the {{music}} template flat {{music|flat}}
(♭) and sharp {{music|sharp}}
(♯) symbols or the words flat and sharp. According to The Unicode Standard 5.0, chapter 15.11, these are distinct from b (the lowercase letter b) or # (the number sign), hence b and # should not be used to indicate "flat" or "sharp". This template has the advantage of working in Microsoft Internet Explorer; see Template:Music for details.
Examples:
- Key signature:
- Right: "E-flat major"
- Right: "E♭ major"
- Wrong: "Eb major"
- D major triad:
- Right: "D, F♯, A"
- Right: "D, F sharp, A"
- Wrong: "D, F#, A"
- D♯ major triad:
The {{music}} template is recommended for the natural sign, {{music|natural}}
produces ♮, and for double sharps and flats, {{music|doublesharp}}
and {{music|doubleflat}}
produce and . Either {{music|flat stroke}} or {{music|halfflat}} may be used instead of ♭ for a half flat, while {{music|halfsharp}} may be used for a half sharp. Double sharps, double flats and quarter-tone accidentals use SVG in order to display correctly.