User:Hawke/Proposal/Translations

Translations

There are several places where translations can be noted in Musicbrainz:

Works

For a work to be considered a translated version, the translated language must be different from the original language. While a literal translation is not required, the translated lyrics should still be distinctly and detectably derived from the original lyrics.

Relevant ARs:

• If the lyrics, but not the libretto, have been translated, then the Lyricist Relationship Type should be used, with the translated attribute.
• If the libretto has been translated, use Librettist Relationship Type with the translated attribute.
• If the translation is from a different work (i.e. the translation was created later), use the Other Version Relationship Type

• If it is a translated performance of a track or release which is being described, then the “performance of” Relationship, with the translated attribute, should be used.

Releases

http://wiki.musicbrainz.org/Translation_Transliteration_Relationship_Type

• If a the release title or track title have been translated or transliterated, then Translation Transliteration Relationship Type should be used as appropriate.