The key signature object | MNX specification

# The key signature object

Type: Dictionary

The key object defines a key signature applicable to this and all following measures, until changed..

## Attributes

Name | Type | Required? | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
color | color | No | An optional color to be used when rendering this key signature.
fifths | fifths | Yes | The number of fifths distance from a signature with no accidentals.

Plus globally available attributes: _c, _x, id

## Parent objects

This object is used by the following parent objects:

- measure global: "key"

## Examples

This object is used in the following examples:

Accidentals, Key signatures, Organ layout, Tie targets