Template:MuGlobe/region - Revision history

Edb: At Ed’s request, remove withdrawn region-definition and research methodology; retain the high-level region concept.

2026-10-18T10:02:25Z

At Ed’s request, remove withdrawn region-definition and research methodology; retain the high-level region concept.

muglobe-definition
← Older revision		Revision as of 10:02, 18 October 2026
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	This is the ~~published first-pass outline for~~ '''Region''' ~~articles on MuGlobe.com, extrapolated from Ed's Country template at his request on October 17, 2026~~.		This template represents the '''Region''' article category.

	~~Required sections must contain substantive text~~. ~~Optional sections may be omitted; when included they must contain substantive text~~. ~~Keep sections in~~ the ~~listed order. Subheadings are allowed within each section. Cite sources and use representative musical examples where available~~.		A musical region is a geographic area, or a set of areas, whose people share a broadly recognizable pattern of music listening. It describes the overall musical mixture and relative emphasis. A genre's individual reach belongs to the separate genre overlay.

	* '''Summary:''' Introduce the area's musical character, approximate boundaries, ~~internal diversity~~ and ~~communities~~.		Regions express broad, meaningful patterns and can contain local variation. They may overlap, cross national borders or have disconnected parts. Familiar geographical names do not by themselves establish musical regions.
	* '''Contemporary and trending:''' Describe current listening, performance and emerging developments, ~~with a place and time context~~.
	* '''History:''' Explain musical ~~development, migration and exchange.~~
	* '''Genres:''' Introduce associated styles and link relevant genre articles.
	* '''Artists:''' Introduce representative musicians and groups, past and present, explaining their connections to the region.

	~~These are editable editorial guidelines. Existing articles retain their recorded template version until deliberately migrated.~~		== Article structure ==

	== Boundary research ~~and footnotes — October 18, 2026 ==~~		* Summary
			* Contemporary and trending
			* History
			* Genres
			* Artists
			* Boundary definition and research
			* Footnotes

	~~Ed requested that region definition~~ and ~~article writing proceed together~~. The ~~final two required sections are:~~		The fixed section organization and native reference rendering remain in place. The former regional definition and research methodologies have been removed at Ed's request.

	* '''Boundary definition and research:''' Explain the recognized cultural/geographic basis, evidence for the extent and distinction from adjoining areas, urban/suburban/rural differences, cross-border continuity and overlaps. Identify the boundary source and the specific cartographic proxy or interpretation used by MuGlobe. Separate historical identity from evidence of current reception. Cite supporting source findings using native <ref> footnotes.
	* '''Footnotes:''' Render the article's ~~native reference list with <nowiki><references /></nowiki>. Related geographic and listening citations belong here, not in an unconnected bibliography.~~

	~~New articles use this version. Existing articles retain their historical bindings until deliberately revised; this publication does not rewrite them~~.
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	"id": "region",		"id": "region",
	"label": "Region",		"label": "Region",
	"version": 7,		"version": 8,
	"published": true,		"published": true,
	"sections": [		"sections": [
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	"required": true,		"required": true,
	"requireContent": true,		"requireContent": true,
	"allowSubsections": true,		"allowSubsections": true
	"starter": "\u003C!-- Explain the recognized region, research-supported extent, urban/suburban/rural differences and comparison with neighbors. Distinguish source geography from MuGlobe cartographic interpretation. Cite findings with native \u003Cref\u003E footnotes. --\u003E"
	},		},
	{		{
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	}		}
	],		],
	"instructions": "~~Describe the~~ region~~'s musical life for~~ a ~~general listener~~. ~~In Summary, explain its approximate geography and communities;~~ musical ~~regions may overlap~~ and ~~cross national borders~~. ~~Distinguish current listening from historical origins~~. ~~Explain cultural identity without ranking traditions~~, and ~~use sources and representative examples~~. ~~Include Boundary definition and research: explain the established regional basis, evidence for geographic extent and distinction from neighbors, urban/suburban/rural listening~~, cross~~-border continuity, boundary proxies and editorial interpretation. Countries rarely qualify as Region because Country scope already exists;~~ national borders ~~are~~ not presumed listening boundaries. Put supporting citations in native \u003Cref\u003E footnotes rendered in the final Footnotes section. Research and article development accompany region definition or validation."		"instructions": "A musical region is a geographic area, or a set of areas, whose people share a broadly recognizable pattern of music listening. It describes the overall musical mixture and relative emphasis. A genre's individual reach belongs to the separate genre overlay.\n\nRegions express broad, meaningful patterns and can contain local variation. They may overlap, cross national borders or have disconnected parts. Familiar geographical names do not by themselves establish musical regions."
	}		}

Edb: At Ed’s request, add required boundary research and footnotes to Region; include urban/rural listening and cross-border geography.

2026-10-18T09:07:31Z

At Ed’s request, add required boundary research and footnotes to Region; include urban/rural listening and cross-border geography.

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 These are editable editorial guidelines. Existing articles retain their recorded template version until deliberately migrated.
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 	"id": "region",
 	"label": "Region",
-	"version": 6,
+	"version": 7,
 	"published": true,
 	"sections": [
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 			"requireContent": true,
 			"allowSubsections": true
+		}
 	],
-	"instructions": "Describe the region's musical life for a general listener. In Summary, explain its approximate geography and communities; musical regions may overlap and cross national borders. Distinguish current listening from historical origins. Explain cultural identity without ranking traditions, and use sources and representative examples."
+	"instructions": "Describe the region's musical life for a general listener. In Summary, explain its approximate geography and communities; musical regions may overlap and cross national borders. Distinguish current listening from historical origins. Explain cultural identity without ranking traditions, and use sources and representative examples. Include Boundary definition and research: explain the established regional basis, evidence for geographic extent and distinction from neighbors, urban/suburban/rural listening, cross-border continuity, boundary proxies and editorial interpretation. Countries rarely qualify as Region because Country scope already exists; national borders are not presumed listening boundaries. Put supporting citations in native \u003Cref\u003E footnotes rendered in the final Footnotes section. Research and article development accompany region definition or validation."
+}

Edb: AI-assisted first-pass outline from Ed's Country template, published at his request.

2026-10-17T22:37:09Z

AI-assisted first-pass outline from Ed's Country template, published at his request.

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-This template represents the '''Region''' article category. Its editorial organization is awaiting definition by the superadministrator. It is not yet available for creating new articles.
+This is the published first-pass outline for '''Region''' articles on MuGlobe.com, extrapolated from Ed's Country template at his request on October 17, 2026.
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 	"id": "region",
 	"label": "Region",
-	"version": 5,
+	"version": 6,
-	"published": false,
+	"published": true,
-	"sections": [],
+	"sections": [
 	"instructions": ""
+}

MuGlobe template setup: Restore current editorial template state after retaining historical snapshot

2026-10-17T20:33:07Z

Restore current editorial template state after retaining historical snapshot

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 	"id": "region",
 	"label": "Region",
-	"version": 4,
+	"version": 5,
-	"published": true,
+	"published": false,
-	"sections": [
+	"sections": [],
 	"instructions": ""
+}

MuGlobe template setup: Retain exact existing article organization as a migration snapshot; no editorial outline approved

2026-10-17T20:33:07Z

Retain exact existing article organization as a migration snapshot; no editorial outline approved

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 	"id": "region",
 	"label": "Region",
-	"version": 3,
+	"version": 4,
-	"published": false,
+	"published": true,
-	"sections": [],
+	"sections": [
 	"instructions": ""
+}

MuGlobe template setup: Restore current editorial template state after retaining historical snapshot

2026-10-17T20:33:07Z

Restore current editorial template state after retaining historical snapshot

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 	"id": "region",
 	"label": "Region",
-	"version": 2,
+	"version": 3,
-	"published": true,
+	"published": false,
-	"sections": [
+	"sections": [],
 	"instructions": ""
+}

MuGlobe template setup: Retain exact existing article organization as a migration snapshot; no editorial outline approved

2026-10-17T20:33:07Z

Retain exact existing article organization as a migration snapshot; no editorial outline approved

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 	"id": "region",
 	"label": "Region",
-	"version": 1,
+	"version": 2,
-	"published": false,
+	"published": true,
-	"sections": [],
+	"sections": [
 	"instructions": ""
+}

MuGlobe template setup: Initialize approved MuGlobe.com category; preserve editorial outline as unfinished

2026-10-17T20:31:47Z

Initialize approved MuGlobe.com category; preserve editorial outline as unfinished

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This template represents the '''Region''' article category. Its editorial organization is awaiting definition by the superadministrator. It is not yet available for creating new articles.