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The <cite> tag, or Citation element, defines the title of a creative work (book, poem, musical piece, etc.) that is referenced in the text.

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Example:

<p><cite>Road with Cypress and Star</cite>, painted by Vincent Van Gogh, May 1890.</p>

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