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From: bryce@hoser.berkeley.edu (Bryce Nesbitt)
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Subject: Re: IFF-format
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Date: 8 Jan 88 19:39:43 GMT
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In article <@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU> A089FLUM@HTIKUB5.BITNET writes:
>As I understand there is a standard format for musical scores called the
>IFF-format. Could someone send me a description??

IFF stands for "Interchange File Format".  It is a stanard for creating
file standards.  The intent is easy transfer between machines and
programs.  Very nice.

There are IFF definitions for Musical Scores, sampled sound,
digitized pictures, etc.

You can purchase the entire "IFF manual" for $20 from:

	CATS / Lauren Brown
	1200 Wilson Drive
	West Chester, PA  19380

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