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The [[MusicBrainz Wiki]] is a dynamic and growing information resource to help you understand [[MusicBrainz]], learn how to use and contribute to it more effectively, and to help shape the direction it takes into the future. |
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==Help== |
==Help== |
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===Introduction to MusicBrainz=== |
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New users can find [[MusicBrainz|an introduction to MusicBrainz]] in this Wiki, as well as an explanation of the [[Picard Tagger]], [[How To Contribute|how to contribute]], and [[MusicBrainz Press|MusicBrainz press]] information. |
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===Frequently Asked Questions=== |
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These [[Frequently Asked Questions|FAQs]] are maintained by the MusicBrainz community. Chances are, if you have a question on how to use MusicBrainz, you'll find the answer here. |
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===Documentation=== |
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==The Style Principles== |
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[[MusicBrainz]] contains different types of [[MusicBrainz Entity|entities]], each storing different types of data. You can find more information on each [[MusicBrainz Entity|type of entity]] via the links below. |
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* Artist Intent |
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* Strong Guidelines |
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* Consistent Original Data |
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* [[:Category:Advanced Relationship|Advanced Relationships]] |
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* Style Guidelines |
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* [[Artist|Artists]] |
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* Capitalization Guidelines |
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* [[Artist Credit|Artist Credits]] |
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* [[Label|Labels]] |
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* [[Medium|Mediums]] |
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* [[Recording|Recordings]] / [[Track|Tracks]] |
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* [[Release]] |
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* [[Release Group]] |
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* [[Tracklist|Tracklists]] |
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* [[URL|URLs]] |
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* [[Work|Works]] |
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==Guidelines for Editing and Style== |
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This wiki contains important guidelines that help determine how data is added to, and modified on, the database. |
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* [[Editing Guidelines]] |
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* [[Special Purpose Artist|Special Purpose Artists]] |
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* [[Special Purpose Label|Special Purpose Labels]] |
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* [[Style Principles|The Style Principles]] |
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:1. [[Artist Intent]] |
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:2. [[Strong Guideline|Strong Guidelines]] |
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* [[Abbreviation Style]] |
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* [[Box Set Name Style]] |
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* [[Disc Number Style]] |
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* [[Multiple Title Style]] |
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* [[Part Number Style]] |
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* [[Release Title Style]] |
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* [[Series Number Style]] |
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* [[Split Release Title Style]] |
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* [[Volume Number Style]] |
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:3. [[Consistent Original Data]] |
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:4. [[Style Guidelines]] |
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* [[Advanced Relationship Style]] |
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* [[Classical Style Guidelines]] |
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* [[Data Track Style]] |
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* [[EP Style]] |
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* [[Extra Title Information Style]] |
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* [[Featuring Artist Style]] |
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* [[Live Bootleg Style]] |
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* [[Live Track Style]] |
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* [[Miscellaneous Guideline]] |
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* [[Non-Album Track]] |
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* [[OC ReMix Series Style]] |
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* [[Opera Track Style]] |
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* [[Promo Only Series Style]] |
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* [[Release Attribute]] |
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* [[Release Country Style]] |
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* [[Release Language]] |
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* [[Release Script]] |
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* [[Release Status]] |
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* [[Release Title Style]] |
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* [[Release Type]] |
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* [[Remix Style]] |
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* [[Series Number Style]] |
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* [[Series Style Guideline]] |
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* [[Sortname Style]] |
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* [[Subtitle Style]] |
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* [[Untitled Track Style]] |
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* [[Versus Style]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard|Capitalization Guidelines]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Norwegian|Bokmål]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Catalan|Catalan]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Czech|Czech]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Danish|Danish]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Dutch|Dutch]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard English|English]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Estonian|Estonian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Finnish|Finnish]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard French|French]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Dutch|Frisian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard German|German]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Greek|Greek]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Hebrew|Hebrew]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Hungarian|Hungarian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Italian|Italian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Latin|Latin]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Latvian|Latvian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Lithuanian|Lithuanian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Norwegian|Norwegian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Norwegian|Nynorsk]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Polish|Polish]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Portuguese|Portuguese]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Romanian|Romanian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Russian|Russian]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Slovak|Slovak]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Spanish|Spanish]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Vietnamese|Vietnamese]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard Yiddish|Yiddish]] |
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* [[Capitalization Standard For Transliterations|For Transliterations]] |
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==Community== |
==Community== |
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The users who take care of the MusicBrainz database have started various small [[Community Project|community projects]] around specialized areas. This helps people to coordinate their editing efforts and to find like minded editors who have knowledge in similar areas. |
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Feel free to contact or join these groups, or even to found a new one! |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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MusicBrainz is actively being [[Development|developed]] by its community, and offers a number of different [[Products|products]]. |
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Feel free to check out our [[Server|server]] and [[Database|database]], and the [[MusicBrainz License|license]] which covers them, or to [[Proposals|suggest]] something new! |
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[[Category:Wiki]] |
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Revision as of 03:20, 29 March 2010
 Welcome to the MusicBrainz wiki!
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The MusicBrainz Wiki is a dynamic and growing information resource to help you understand MusicBrainz, learn how to use and contribute to it more effectively, and to help shape the direction it takes into the future.
Help
Introduction to MusicBrainz
New users can find an introduction to MusicBrainz in this Wiki, as well as an explanation of the Picard Tagger, how to contribute, and MusicBrainz press information.
Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs are maintained by the MusicBrainz community. Chances are, if you have a question on how to use MusicBrainz, you'll find the answer here.
Documentation
MusicBrainz contains different types of entities, each storing different types of data. You can find more information on each type of entity via the links below.
Guidelines for Editing and Style
This wiki contains important guidelines that help determine how data is added to, and modified on, the database.
Community
The users who take care of the MusicBrainz database have started various small community projects around specialized areas. This helps people to coordinate their editing efforts and to find like minded editors who have knowledge in similar areas.
Feel free to contact or join these groups, or even to found a new one!
Development
MusicBrainz is actively being developed by its community, and offers a number of different products.
Feel free to check out our server and database, and the license which covers them, or to suggest something new!
