What is MIME type "text/vnd.abc"?

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

• Main use: Storing and sharing musical scores in a lightweight text format.
• Functionality: Organizes tune metadata (title, key, meter) with note sequences in a human-readable style.
• Additional uses: Facilitates email exchanges and online distribution of music; supports conversion between text and audio formats.

Associated file extensions

.abc, .abh

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/vnd.abc
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="text/vnd.abc">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', 'text/vnd.abc');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.abc, .abh