MXL

MXL is a file format used primarily for storing music notation data. It stands for MusicXML, an open standard for representing musical notation. Developed by Recordare, MusicXML is designed to facilitate the exchange of musical data between different software applications and platforms. The format uses XML (Extensible Markup Language) to encode musical information, making it both human-readable and machine-readable. This allows for the easy transfer of sheet music, scores, and other musical notation between various music notation software, such as Sibelius, Finale, and MuseScore. MusicXML supports a wide range of musical elements, including notes, rests, dynamics, articulations, and lyrics, making it a versatile tool for composers, musicians, and music educators. The format is widely adopted in the music industry and educational institutions, contributing to the standardization of music notation data.