047 Form of Musical Composition Code (NR) (Variable Data Field)
Field 047 contains two-character alphabetic codes for the form of musical composition and is used when character positions 18 and 19 (Form of composition) of field 008 (Fixed-Length Data Elements) for music contains the code mu for multiple forms. The individual codes are given in field 047 in separate $a subfields. Codes are recorded in order of importance to the item being described. The code for the most important form of composition is given first. For a list of the two-character alphabetic codes used in this field, select: 008/18-19 Music: Form of composition .
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 047 is NOT repeatable .
Guidelines for applying content designators:
For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National-level (NLR) and Minimal-level (MLR) record requirements , and designator repeatability , see table below:
Position | Description | NLR | MLR | Repeatability |
Field 047 | Form of Musical Composition Code | O | O | NR |
Indicator: | ||||
First | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Second | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Subfield code: | ||||
$a | M | O | R | |
$8 | O | O | R |
Related MARC field or document:
008/18-19 Music: Form of composition
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