IEEE 1599: a Multi-layer Approach to Music Description

Luca A. Ludovico
2009 Journal of Multimedia  
IEEE 1599 is a new XML-based format to describe heterogeneous music contents comprehensively. In a single file, music symbols, printed scores, audio tracks, computer-driven performances, catalogue metadata, text and graphic contents related to a single music piece are linked and mutually synchronized within the same framework. Heterogeneous contents are organized in a multilayered structure that supports different encoding formats and a number of digital objects for each layer. The article aims
more » ... at describing this approach for the description of heterogeneous music-related contents, and providing guidelines to understand key concepts of IEEE 1599 standard.
doi:10.4304/jmm.4.1.9-14 fatcat:tcq4rdxrebav3jqxbgtvv4fmnu