The <root> element indicates a pitch like C, D, E vs. a scale degree like 1, 2, 3. It is used with chord symbols in
popular music. The <root> element has a <root-step> and optional <root-alter> element similar to the <step>
and <alter> elements, but renamed to distinguish the different musical meanings.
The
<root>elementParent element:
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<root>element indicates a pitch like C, D, E vs. a scale degree like 1, 2, 3. It is used with chord symbols in popular music. The<root>element has a<root-step>and optional<root-alter>element similar to the<step>and<alter>elements, but renamed to distinguish the different musical meanings.https://www.w3.org/2021/06/musicxml40/musicxml-reference/elements/root/