Template:Infobox classical composer/doc
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This infobox is for classical composers. Note that most of the fields are optional and that they should only be used as necessary. This box was created as a result of extended debate in Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Composers/Infoboxes RfC; most of the participants there felt strongly that infoboxes should generally be avoided in articles on classical composers and requested that each proposed inclusion should be assessed on a case-by-case basis on that article's talkpage. See also the Composer project guidelines. Please note that only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see WP:NONFREE.
Contents
Short example
Fields that belong in most usages:
Terry Riley | |
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| Born | Terrence Mitchell Riley June 24, 1935 Colfax, California, USA |
| Era | Contemporary |
{{Infobox classical composer
| name =
| image = <!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->
| birth_name = <!-- Use only if different from name in header -->
| birth_date = <!-- {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}} (Use {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} if still living) No flag icons. -->
| death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth) -->
| era = <!-- Suggest: Ancient, Biblical, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic,
20th century, Contemporary. From [[Template:Music topics]]. Follow wording in lead and categories -->
| list_of_works = <!-- Link to "List of works" subarticles here. Do not list individual pieces. -->
}}
Longer examples
Examples with more of the fields used, some of which are disputable/inapplicable in any given article.
Use with caution and consensus.
The additional fields here, are: Baptised, Flourished, Notable_family, and Occupations.
The examples that are used below should not be taken as an indication that those articles need to display the infobox, they are just examples.
{{Infobox classical composer
| name =
| image = <!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people - see [[WP:NONFREE]] -->
| alt =
| caption = <!-- only use to add context to the image. Do not repeat just the person's name here. -->
| image_size =
| landscape = <!-- Enter the value yes when using wide, short images -->
| birth_name = <!-- Use only if different from name in header -->
| birth_date = <!-- {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}} (Use {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} if still living) No flag icons. -->
| baptised = <!-- Use Baptised if Born date is unavailable, do not use both -->
| death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth) -->
| flourished = <!-- Use as a substitute for Born and Died where appropriate. -->
| notable_family = <!-- e.g. [[Bach family]], [[Mozart family]], etc. Include only those with "family" articles. -->
| era = <!-- Suggest: Ancient, Biblical, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic,
20th century, Contemporary. From [[Template:Music topics]]. Follow wording in lead and categories -->
| occupations = <!-- Use this field *only* if the person was also **notable** for contributions in another discipline. If notable as a composer only, leave blank -->
| list_of_works = <!-- Link to "List of works" subarticle here. Do not list individual pieces. -->
}}
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Fields that are specifically excluded
Note - the Composers project RfC on infoboxes concluded that this box should remain minimal; the following fields were felt to be ambiguous or otherwise unhelpful:
- Instruments – because most composers play a few instruments. Any prominent instances can be added to the "Other occupations" field (e.g. [[Organist]], [[Cello|Cellist]], [[Horn (instrument)|Horn player]]).
- Nationality, ethnicity, religious affiliation – too troublesome. Different sources will often give different details or emphasis.
- Teachers, Students, Collaborators, Employers – too indefinite. Could hypothetically include anything from week-long to lifetime-long relationships.
- Main cities of residence – too indefinite.
- Styles/schools – e.g. Verismo, Futurism, etc. Too ambiguous, and often only apply to single works, instead of whole careers.
- Genres – e.g. Symphonic, Chamber music, Opera, etc. Too ambiguous, and often only apply to single works, instead of whole careers.
- Labels – because even authors do not have their publishers listed in their infoboxes (only the books themselves do). Seems non-essential for an infobox.
- Associated_acts – generally inapplicable, except to contemporary composers. Also, the word "acts" is too ambiguous.
- Alias – generally inapplicable. Even articles on jazz royalty do not normally use nicknames in their infoboxes unless the nickname is used almost exclusively in preference to the given name.
- URL – Very few classical composers have a website that qualifies as an official website.
Handy references
(Original working notes)
- Previous composer infobox examples
- User:Turangalila/sandbox/Infobox_composer
- Voceditenore's infoboxes for classical and opera personnel
- See also: {{Infobox person}}, {{Infobox musical artist}}, {{Infobox writer}}, {{Infobox scientist}}, {{music topics}}
- Articles that currently have infoboxes for which this infobox may be a better alternative
Microformat



