008/18 - 19 006/01 - 02 Music (MU ) | Form of composition (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)
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Character position definition and scope:
A two-character alphabetic code that indicates the form of composition of printed and manuscript music, and musical sound recordings. The form of composition code is based on the terminology in the work itself and is intended to provide a coded approach to the content of the work. In addition to codes for forms, the list also includes codes for musical genres (e.g., Ragtime music). The codes are based on Library of Congress subject headings.
Codes should be assigned when they apply to the item as a whole (for example, if the item is a symphony and one of the movements is in sonata form, only the code for symphonies is used). If more than one code is appropriate, the code mu (Multiple forms) is used, and all appropriate specific codes are given in field 047 (Form of Musical Composition Code) .
Codes for which special information is needed for proper application are described below. Other codes are described in music reference sources. Nonmusical sound recordings do not have a form of composition and are coded nn (Not applicable).
Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records: Optional.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Description: | |
an | Anthems |
bd | Ballads |
bt | Ballets |
bg | Bluegrass music |
bl | Blues |
cn | Canons and rounds i.e., compositions employing strict imitation throughout |
ct | Cantatas |
cz | Canzonas Instrumental music designated as a canzona. |
cr | Carols |
ca | Chaconnes |
cs | Chance compositions |
cp | Chansons, polyphonic |
cc | Chant, Christian |
cb | Chants, Other |
cl | Chorale preludes |
ch | Chorales |
cg | Concerti grossi |
co | Concertos |
cy | Country music |
df | Dance forms Includes music for individual dances except those that have separate codes defined: mazurkas, minuets, pavans, polonaises, and waltzes. |
dv | Divertimentos, serenades, cassations, divertissements, and notturni Instrumental music designated as a divertimento, serenade, cassation, divertissement, or notturno. |
ft | Fantasias Instrumental music designated as fantasia, fancies, fantasies, etc. |
fm | Folk music Includes folk songs, etc. |
fg | Fugues |
gm | Gospel music |
hy | Hymns |
jz | Jazz |
md | Madrigals |
mr | Marches |
ms | Masses |
mz | Mazurkas |
mi | Minuets |
mo | Motets |
mp | Motion picture music |
mc | Musical revues and comedies |
mu | Multiple forms |
nc | Nocturnes |
nn | Not applicable Indicates that form of composition is not applicable. Used for any item that is not printed or manuscript music, or a music sound recording (e.g., a nonmusical sound recording). |
op | Operas |
or | Oratorios |
ov | Overtures |
pt | Part-songs |
ps | Passacaglias Includes all types of ostinato basses. |
pm | Passion music |
pv | Pavans |
po | Polonaises |
pp | Popular music |
pr | Preludes |
pg | Program music |
rg | Ragtime music |
rp | Rhapsodies |
rq | Requiems |
ri | Ricercars |
rc | Rock music |
rd | Rondos |
sd | Square dance music |
sn | Sonatas |
sg | Songs |
st | Studies and exercises Used only when the work is intended for teaching purposes (usually entitled Studies, Etudes, etc.). |
su | Suites |
sp | Symphonic poems |
sy | Symphonies |
tc | Toccatas |
ts | Trio-sonatas |
uu | Unknown Indicates that the form of composition of an item is unknown. Used when the only indication given is the number of instruments and the medium of performance. No structure or genre is given, although they may be implied or understood. |
vr | Variations |
wz | Waltzes |
zz | Other Indicates a form of composition for which none of the other defined codes are appropriate (e.g., villancicos, incidental music, electronic music, etc.). |
Prior to the definition of code bd (Ballads) in 1997, ballads were identified with code fm (Folk music).
Related MARC field or document:
047 Form of Musical Composition Code
See also:
006 and 008: Cross Reference Tables by Type of Material
006/01-17: Character Positions by Type of Material
006 Fixed-Length Data Elements - Additional Material Characteristics
008/00-39: Character Positions by Type of Material
008 Fixed-Length Data Elements
