If the type associated with the number in the normal-notes element is different than the current note type (e.g., a quarter note within an eighth note triplet), then the normal-notes type (e.g. eighth) is specified in the normal-type and normal-dot elements.
The
<normal-type>element.If the type associated with the number in the normal-notes element is different than the current note type (e.g., a quarter note within an eighth note triplet), then the normal-notes type (e.g. eighth) is specified in the normal-type and normal-dot elements.
See
https://www.w3.org/2021/06/musicxml40/musicxml-reference/elements/normal-type/