2.2.2.5.1.3.2 Break Element

The Break element represents a discontinuity in the semantic content of a recording. For example, the speech might have paused for significantly longer than the typical amount of time between words. There is no expected value; all relevant information is contained in the attributes.

 <xs:element name="Break">
     <xs:complexType>
          <xs:simpleContent>
              <xs:extension base="evm:recoObjectType">
                <xs:attribute name="wt" type="evm:breakWeightType" use="optional" default="medium"/>
            </xs:extension>
        </xs:simpleContent>
    </xs:complexType>
 </xs:element>

The Break element has the following attributes.

Attribute

Type

Definition

wt

evm:breakWeightType (section 2.2.2.5.1.1.1)

Optional. Indicates the magnitude of the break.