What is MIME type "application/vnd.musician"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type application/vnd.musician designates a vendor-specific format used by music software to store and share musical data. It signals that the file content holds structured musical information—such as scores, notes, and instrument settings—that the associated program can read and render accurately.

This format is typically linked with files having the extension MUS. In digital workflows, this MIME type ensures the system and web servers recognize the file correctly and pass it to the proper application for editing or playback.

• Music Composition: Used to store digital musical scores and note arrangements.
• Playback and Editing: Allows dedicated programs to render and play back musical pieces.
• Data Integrity: Preserves the metadata and structure required for accurate musical representation.
• File Identification: Helps systems manage the file type during transfers or web interactions.

For more details on MIME types and their standardized uses, check the IANA Media Types Registry.

Associated file extensions

.mus

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/vnd.musician
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.musician">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.musician');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.mus