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== Parameters == | == Parameters == | ||
===name=== | ===name=== | ||
The title of the song. If not provided, the template uses the {{tl|PAGENAMEBASE}} of the page. Since it is not linked, [[WP:DAB|disambiguation]] terms, such as {{nowrap|"(song)"}}, {{nowrap|"(Beyoncé song)"}}, etc., are not needed. | The title of the song. If not provided, the template uses the {{tl|PAGENAMEBASE}} of the page. Since it is not linked, [[wikipedia:WP:DAB|disambiguation]] terms, such as {{nowrap|"(song)"}}, {{nowrap|"(Beyoncé song)"}}, etc., are not needed. | ||
===cover=== | ===cover=== | ||
Add an image of a sheet music cover, picture sleeve, or other image appropriate for the song. First, one must be uploaded (see [[Wikipedia:Uploading images|Uploading images]] for details). Then, enter the file name (without File:) into the field, such as <code>[Image Name].jpg</code>. | Add an image of a sheet music cover, picture sleeve, or other image appropriate for the song. First, one must be uploaded (see [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Uploading images|Uploading images]] for details). Then, enter the file name (without File:) into the field, such as <code>[Image Name].jpg</code>. | ||
===alt=== | ===alt=== | ||
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===artist=== | ===artist=== | ||
If the article associates the original or primary rendition of the song with one artist, enter the name of the artist and link if they have a WP article. For band names that begin with "The", enter the lower case "the" ({{para|artist|the Beatles}}, rather than {{para|artist|The Beatles}}), consistent with [[wikipedia::MOS:THEMUSIC|:MOS:THEMUSIC]]. For traditional or historical songs, when the focus is not on a particular rendition, this should be left blank (alternatively, consider using [[ | If the article associates the original or primary rendition of the song with one artist, enter the name of the artist and link if they have a WP article. For band names that begin with "The", enter the lower case "the" ({{para|artist|the Beatles}}, rather than {{para|artist|The Beatles}}), consistent with [[wikipedia::MOS:THEMUSIC|:MOS:THEMUSIC]]. For traditional or historical songs, when the focus is not on a particular rendition, this should be left blank (alternatively, consider using [[Template:Infobox musical composition]]). | ||
===album=== | ===album=== | ||
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===prev_year=== | ===prev_year=== | ||
Enter only the year the previous single was released. Following the WP [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style (dates and numbers)#Date formatting|date style guidelines]], years should not be linked within the chronology section. Leave this field blank if there is no previous single. | Enter only the year the previous single was released. Following the WP [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual of Style (dates and numbers)#Date formatting|date style guidelines]], years should not be linked within the chronology section. Leave this field blank if there is no previous single. | ||
===next_title=== | ===next_title=== | ||
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===tracks=== | ===tracks=== | ||
Several track listing options are available. See the [[ | Several track listing options are available. See the [[#Track listing examples|Track listing examples]] section below for explanations and codes. | ||
===misc=== | ===misc=== | ||
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If a separate album track listing sub-template has been created, it may be added to the {{para|tracks}} of the infobox. Using such a template may be more convenient for multi-disc albums or those with many tracks. A header with the album name will be automatically generated, along with the number of tracks. The song title will not be linked, but will appear in <strong>bold</strong>. | If a separate album track listing sub-template has been created, it may be added to the {{para|tracks}} of the infobox. Using such a template may be more convenient for multi-disc albums or those with many tracks. A header with the album name will be automatically generated, along with the number of tracks. The song title will not be linked, but will appear in <strong>bold</strong>. | ||
The example to the right uses {{tl|Rumours tracks}} to demonstrate. To see its use in actual song infobox, click on the song links. Please note, if a singles chronology is also used in the infobox ({{para|prev_title}}, etc.), {{tl|Extra track listing}} must be used in the {{para|misc}} field (refer to that [[ | The example to the right uses {{tl|Rumours tracks}} to demonstrate. To see its use in actual song infobox, click on the song links. Please note, if a singles chronology is also used in the infobox ({{para|prev_title}}, etc.), {{tl|Extra track listing}} must be used in the {{para|misc}} field (refer to that [[Template:Extra track listing#Usage]] for the code and explanation). | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||