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This is the guideline for titles or parts of titles in English. Do not assume that anything expressed here is valid for other languages. |
This is the guideline for titles or parts of titles in English. Do '''not''' assume that anything expressed here is valid for other languages. |
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==Catalogue & number== |
==Catalogue & number== |
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Catalogues should always be preceded by comma and space.<br/> |
Catalogues should always be preceded by comma and space.<br/> |
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Opus and number should always be lower-cased and abbreviated: |
Opus and number should always be lower-cased and abbreviated: op. and no. There should be a space before the number.<br/> |
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Specific catalogues (eg. Köchel) should follow their usual capitalization. |
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====Examples==== |
====Examples==== |
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op.4<br/> |
''op. 4''<br/> |
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op.27 no.3<br/> |
''op. 27 no. 3''<br/> |
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Symphony no.5<br/> |
''Symphony no. 5''<br/> |
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String Quartet in D major, op.11<br/> |
''String Quartet in D major, op. 11''<br/> |
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==Keys== |
==Keys== |
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The word "in" should always precede the key name. |
The word "in" should always precede the key name. The key itself should be in upper case, except on releases where lowercase is used to express a minor key (see below). |
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===Sharp/flat=== |
===Sharp/flat=== |
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===Major/minor=== |
===Major/minor=== |
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The words "major" & "minor" are always lower-cased. Do not add "major" or "minor" if these words are omitted in the source; tonality is sometimes expressed with capitalization (upper case = major, lower case = minor), or omission (naked key = major, "minor" printed). |
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The words "major" & "minor" are always lower-cased. |
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*"major" or "minor" |
*Using "major" or "minor" is the preferred style for generic Works titles in English. |
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====Examples==== |
====Examples==== |
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''Sonata in C-sharp minor''<br/> |
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''Symphony in E major''<br/> |
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''Suite no. 4 in E-flat'' (major omitted, but implied) - but work ''Suite no. 4 in E-flat major''<br/> |
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Concerto in c<br/> |
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''Concerto in c'' (lowercase implies minor) - but work ''Concerto in C minor''<br/> |
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Symphony in E major<br/> |
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==Capitalization== |
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===Quotation marks=== |
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==Quotes & libretti== |
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Always use [[Style/Miscellaneous|double quotes]] in English titles. |
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Use double quotes if a different character has been used (' or something) |
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====Examples==== |
====Examples==== |
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Songs of Travel: The Roadside Fire<br/> |
''Songs of Travel: The Roadside Fire''<br/> |
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Songs of Travel: Bright is the ring of words<br/> |
''Songs of Travel: Bright is the ring of words''<br/> |
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Nocturne from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" |
''Nocturne from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"''<br/> |
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''"Träume" - "Schmerzen" from the "Wesendonck" Lieder''<br/> |
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Revision as of 06:04, 27 April 2020
| Status: This is an official style guideline. |
This is the guideline for titles or parts of titles in English. Do not assume that anything expressed here is valid for other languages.
Catalogue & number
Catalogues should always be preceded by comma and space.
Opus and number should always be lower-cased and abbreviated: op. and no. There should be a space before the number.
Specific catalogues (eg. Köchel) should follow their usual capitalization.
Examples
op. 4
op. 27 no. 3
Symphony no. 5
String Quartet in D major, op. 11
Keys
The word "in" should always precede the key name. The key itself should be in upper case, except on releases where lowercase is used to express a minor key (see below).
Sharp/flat
If the key name contain the words "sharp" or "flat", they should be in lower case and a hyphen should be used as delimiter.
Major/minor
The words "major" & "minor" are always lower-cased. Do not add "major" or "minor" if these words are omitted in the source; tonality is sometimes expressed with capitalization (upper case = major, lower case = minor), or omission (naked key = major, "minor" printed).
- Using "major" or "minor" is the preferred style for generic Works titles in English.
Examples
Sonata in C-sharp minor
Symphony in E major
Suite no. 4 in E-flat (major omitted, but implied) - but work Suite no. 4 in E-flat major
Concerto in c (lowercase implies minor) - but work Concerto in C minor
Capitalization
English titles in general should follow MusicBrainz's standard capitalization for English, but librettos and quotes should always follow sentence style.
Quotation marks
Always use double quotes in English titles.
Examples
Songs of Travel: The Roadside Fire
Songs of Travel: Bright is the ring of words
Nocturne from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
"Träume" - "Schmerzen" from the "Wesendonck" Lieder
