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| ! | | |
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| ! | Dynamics |
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| % | | |
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| % | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| %{ ... %} | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
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| ' | | |
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| ' | Pitches |
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| ( | | |
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| ( ... ) | 2.1.3 Ties and slurs |
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| , | | |
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| , | Pitches |
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| . | | |
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| ... | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
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| < | | |
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| < | Dynamics |
| < | 2.2.4 Combining notes into chords |
| < ... > | 2.2.4 Combining notes into chords |
| << | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| << | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| << ... >> | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| << ... \\ ... >> | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| << \\ >> | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
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| > | | |
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| > | Dynamics |
| > | 2.2.4 Combining notes into chords |
| >> | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| >> | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
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| [ | | |
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| [ | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| [ ... ] | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
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| \ | | |
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| \! | Dynamics |
| \( ... \) | 2.1.3 Ties and slurs |
| \< | Dynamics |
| \> | Dynamics |
| \acciaccatura | Grace notes |
| \addlyrics | 2.3.1 Setting simple songs |
| \addlyrics example | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| \addlyrics, example | 4.2.2 Properties found in interfaces |
| \appoggiatura | Grace notes |
| \autoBeamOff | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| \autoBeamOff | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| \autoBeamOn | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| \book | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| \book | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| \clef | Clef |
| \consists | 3.3.5 Adding and removing engravers |
| \context | Setting context properties with \context |
| \f | Dynamics |
| \ff | Dynamics |
| \grace | Grace notes |
| \header | 2.4.2 Adding titles |
| \header | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| \key | Key signatures |
| \layout | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| \layout | Changing all contexts of the same type |
| \lyricmode | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| \lyricsto | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| \major | Key signatures |
| \markup | 2.1.5 Adding text |
| \mf | Dynamics |
| \midi | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| \minor | Key signatures |
| \mp | Dynamics |
| \new | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| \new | 3.3.2 Creating contexts |
| \new ChoirStaff | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| \new Lyrics | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| \new Staff | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| \new Voice | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| \once | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| \once | Overriding once only |
| \oneVoice | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| \override | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| \overrideProperty | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| \p | Dynamics |
| \partial | Partial measure |
| \pp | Dynamics |
| \relative | Pitches |
| \remove | 3.3.5 Adding and removing engravers |
| \revert | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| \revert | Reverting |
| \score | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| \score | 3.1.2 Score is a (single) compound musical expression |
| \set | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| \set, example of using | Fingering |
| \shiftOff | Note columns |
| \shiftOn | Note columns |
| \shiftOnn | Note columns |
| \shiftOnnn | Note columns |
| \startTextSpan | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| \stopTextSpan | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| \tempo | Tempo marks |
| \textLengthOff | \textLengthOn |
| \textLengthOn | \textLengthOn |
| \time | Time signature |
| \times | Tuplets |
| \tweak | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| \tweak, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| \tweak, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| \tweak, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| \unset | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| \version | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| \voiceFour | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| \voiceFourStyle | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| \voiceNeutralStyle | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| \voiceOne | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| \voiceOneStyle | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| \voiceThree | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| \voiceThreeStyle | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| \voiceTwo | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| \voiceTwoStyle | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| \with | Setting context properties with \with |
| \with, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| \with, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| \with, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| \with, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| \with, example | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| \\ | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| \\ | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
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| ] | | |
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| ] | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
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| ^ | | |
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| ^ | Fingerings |
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| _ | | |
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| _ | Fingerings |
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| ~ | | |
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| ~ | 2.1.3 Ties and slurs |
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| A | | |
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| absolute mode | 2.4.3 Absolute note names |
| absolute note names | 2.4.3 Absolute note names |
| absolute values for pitches | 2.4.3 Absolute note names |
| accent | Articulations |
| acciaccatura | Grace notes |
| acciaccatura | Grace notes |
| accidental | Pitches |
| accidental | Accidentals |
| accidental | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| Accidental, example of overriding | right-padding |
| AccidentalPlacement, example of overriding | right-padding |
| Accidentals | See also |
| accidentals | Accidentals |
| accidentals and key signature | Key signatures |
| accidentals and key signatures | Accidentals |
| accidentals and relative mode | Pitches |
| adding engravers | 3.3.5 Adding and removing engravers |
| adding text | 2.1.5 Adding text |
| addlyrics | 2.3.1 Setting simple songs |
| alignAboveContext property, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| alignAboveContext property, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| alignAboveContext property, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| alignAboveContext property, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| alignAboveContext property, example | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| aligning lyrics | 2.3.2 Aligning lyrics to a melody |
| aligning objects on a baseline | staff-padding property |
| alto | Clef |
| ambitus | Changing a single context |
| ambitus engraver | Changing a single context |
| anacrusis | Partial measure |
| Apparent error in ../ly/init.ly | 2.3.1 Setting simple songs |
| appoggiatura | Grace notes |
| articulation | Warnings: slurs vs. ties |
| articulation | Articulations |
| Articulations and ornamentations | See also |
| articulations and slurs | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| assigning variables | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| autoBeamOff | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| autoBeamOff | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| autoBeamOn | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| Automatic accidentals | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| Automatic accidentals | See also |
| Automatic beams | See also |
| automatic beams | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
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| B | | |
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| Bar and bar number checks | See also |
| bar numbers, tweaking placement | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| BarLine, example of overriding | stencil |
| BarLine, example of overriding | stencil |
| BarLine, example of overriding | break-visibility |
| BarLine, example of overriding | color |
| BarLine, example of overriding | color |
| BarLine, example of overriding | color |
| BarLine, example of overriding | color |
| bass | Clef |
| beam | Durations (rhythms) |
| beam | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| Beam, example of overriding | positions property |
| beaming | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| beaming and lyrics | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| beams, automatic | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| beams, by hand | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| beams, controlling manually | positions property |
| beams, manual | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| block comment | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| block comment | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| book | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| book | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| book block, implicit | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| bound-details property, example | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| bound-details property, example | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| brace | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| braces, curly | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| bracket types | 3.1.4 On the un-nestedness of brackets and ties |
| bracket, triplet | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| bracket, tuplet | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| brackets, enclosing vs. marking | 3.1.4 On the un-nestedness of brackets and ties |
| brackets, nesting | 3.1.4 On the un-nestedness of brackets and ties |
| break-visibility property | break-visibility |
| break-visibility property, example | break-visibility |
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| C | | |
|---|
| Callback functions | 4.6.5 Advanced tweaks with Scheme |
| case sensitive | 1.1.1 Entering input |
| case sensitive | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| center | 4.4.2 Within-staff objects |
| Changing context default settings | See also |
| Changing context default settings | See also |
| changing size of objects | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| characters allowed in variables | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| choir staff | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| choir staff | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| ChoirStaff | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| ChoirStaff | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| chord | 2.2.4 Combining notes into chords |
| Chorded notes | See also |
| ChordNames | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| chords | 2.2.4 Combining notes into chords |
| chords vs. voices | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| Clef | See also |
| clef | Clef |
| Clef, example of overriding | color |
| Clef, example of overriding | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| Clef, example of overriding | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| Clef, example of overriding | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| Clef, example of overriding | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| clickable examples | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| Collision resolution | 4.5.3 Real music example |
| collisions, notes | Note columns |
| color property | color |
| color property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| color property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| color property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| color property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| color property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| color property, example | color |
| color property, example | color |
| color property, example | color |
| color property, example | color |
| color property, setting to Scheme procedure | 4.6.5 Advanced tweaks with Scheme |
| color, rgb | color |
| color, X11 | color |
| combining expressions in parallel | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| comma | Pitches |
| comment, line | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| comment, line | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| comments | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| comments | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| common errors | 1.3.2 Some common errors |
| Common errors | 1.3.2 Some common errors |
| compiling | 1.1.1 Entering input |
| compound music expression | 2.2.1 Music expressions explained |
| compound music expression | 3.1.2 Score is a (single) compound musical expression |
| concurrent music | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| consists | 3.3.5 Adding and removing engravers |
| constructing files, tips | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| content vs. layout | Key signatures |
| contents of a score block | 3.1.2 Score is a (single) compound musical expression |
| context | Setting context properties with \context |
| context properties | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| context properties, modifying | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| context properties, setting with \context | Setting context properties with \context |
| context properties, setting with \with | Setting context properties with \with |
| context, finding | Finding the context |
| context, identifying correct | Finding the context |
| context, notation | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| context, specifying in lyric mode | Specifying the context in lyric mode |
| context, Voice | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| Contexts | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| Contexts | See also |
| Contexts explained | See also |
| contexts explained | 3.3.1 Contexts explained |
| contexts, creating | 3.3.2 Creating contexts |
| contexts, implicit | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| contexts, naming | 3.3.2 Creating contexts |
| controlling tuplets, slurs, phrasing slurs, and beams manually | positions property |
| creating contexts | 3.3.2 Creating contexts |
| Creating contexts | See also |
| Creating MIDI files | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| Creating titles headers and footers | 2.4.2 Adding titles |
| crescendo | Dynamics |
| curly braces | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
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| D | | |
|---|
| decrescendo | Dynamics |
| default properties, reverting to | Reverting |
| Difficult tweaks | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| direction property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| direction property, example | 4.4.2 Within-staff objects |
| direction property, example | Fingering |
| Displaying staves | See also |
| distances | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| dotted note | Durations (rhythms) |
| double flat | Accidentals |
| double sharp | Accidentals |
| down | 4.4.2 Within-staff objects |
| duration | Durations (rhythms) |
| durations | Durations (rhythms) |
| DynamicLineSpanner, example of overriding | staff-padding property |
| dynamics | Dynamics |
| Dynamics | See also |
| dynamics, tweaking placement | Dynamics |
| DynamicText, example of overriding | Grob sizing |
| DynamicText, example of overriding | Grob sizing |
| DynamicText, example of overriding | staff-padding property |
|
| E | | |
|---|
| Easier editing | Producing output |
| Easier editing | 1.1.2 MacOS X |
| Easier editing | 1.1.3 Windows |
| Easier editing | 1.1.4 Command-line |
| engravers | 3.3.3 Engravers explained |
| Engravers and Performers | See also |
| engravers, adding | 3.3.5 Adding and removing engravers |
| engravers, removing | 3.3.5 Adding and removing engravers |
| errors, common | 1.3.2 Some common errors |
| es | Accidentals |
| eses | Accidentals |
| example of writing a score | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| example, first | 1.1.1 Entering input |
| examples, clickable | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| expression, music | 2.2.1 Music expressions explained |
| expressions | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| expressions, parallel | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| extender line | 2.3.2 Aligning lyrics to a melody |
| extra-offset property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| extra-offset property, example | extra-offset property |
| extra-spacing-width | Grob sizing |
| extra-spacing-width property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| extra-spacing-width property, example | Grob sizing |
| extra-spacing-width property, example | Grob sizing |
| extra-spacing-width property, example | staff-padding property |
|
| F | | |
|---|
| fermata, implementing in MIDI | Simulating a fermata in MIDI |
| file structure | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| File structure | 3.1 How LilyPond input files work |
| File structure | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| File structure | See also |
| files, tips for constructing | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| fingering | Fingerings |
| fingering example | Fingering |
| fingering example | Fingering |
| fingering example | Fingering |
| fingering example | Fingering |
| Fingering instructions | See also |
| fingering, chords | Fingering |
| Fingering, example of overriding | Fingering |
| Fingering, example of overriding | extra-offset property |
| fingering, placement | Fingering |
| fingeringOrientations property, example | Fingering |
| first example | 1.1.1 Entering input |
| fixing overlapping notation | padding property |
| flat | Accidentals |
| flat | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| flat, double | Accidentals |
| font-series property, example | 4.6.2 Using variables for tweaks |
| font-shape property, example | 4.2.2 Properties found in interfaces |
| font-shape property, example | 4.6.2 Using variables for tweaks |
| font-size property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| font-size property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| fontSize property, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| fontSize property, example | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| fontSize, default and setting | Setting context properties with \with |
| force-hshift property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| force-hshift property, example | force-hshift property |
| force-hshift property, example | 4.5.3 Real music example |
|
| G | | |
|---|
| grace | Grace notes |
| Grace notes | See also |
| grace notes | Grace notes |
| grand staff | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| GrandStaff | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| graphical objects | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| grob | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| grob sizing | Grob sizing |
| grobs | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| grobs, moving colliding | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| grobs, positioning | extra-offset property |
| grobs, properties of | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
|
| H | | |
|---|
| half note | Durations (rhythms) |
| header | 2.4.2 Adding titles |
| header | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| header block | 2.4.2 Adding titles |
| headers | 2.4.2 Adding titles |
| hiding objects | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
| how to read the manual | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| hymn structure | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| hyphens | 2.3.2 Aligning lyrics to a melody |
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| I | | |
|---|
| identifiers | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| implicit book block | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| implicit contexts | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| input format | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| Input modes | 3.1.2 Score is a (single) compound musical expression |
| interface | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| interface | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| interface | 4.2.2 Properties found in interfaces |
| interface properties | 4.2.2 Properties found in interfaces |
| Internals Reference | 4.2 The Internals Reference manual |
| Internals Reference manual | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| Internals Reference, example of using | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| interval | Pitches |
| invisible objects | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
| is | Accidentals |
| isis | Accidentals |
| italic, example | 4.2.2 Properties found in interfaces |
|
| K | | |
|---|
| key | Key signatures |
| key signature | Key signatures |
| Key signature | See also |
| key signature | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| key signature, setting | Accidentals |
| Keyboard and other multi-staff instruments | See also |
|
| L | | |
|---|
| layers | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| layout | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| layout | Changing all contexts of the same type |
| layout block, effect of location | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| layout object | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| layout objects, properties of | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| layout vs. content | Key signatures |
| length | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| line comment | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| line comment | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| List of colors | color |
| List of colors | color |
| lyric mode, specifying context | Specifying the context in lyric mode |
| lyricmode | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| Lyrics | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| lyrics | 2.3.1 Setting simple songs |
| Lyrics | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| lyrics and beaming | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| lyrics and multiple staves | 2.3.3 Lyrics to multiple staves |
| Lyrics context, creating | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| lyrics, aligning | 2.3.2 Aligning lyrics to a melody |
| lyrics, linking to voice | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| lyrics, multi-syllable words | 2.3.2 Aligning lyrics to a melody |
| lyricsto | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| LyricText, example of overriding | 4.2.2 Properties found in interfaces |
| LyricText, example of overriding | 4.6.2 Using variables for tweaks |
|
| M | | |
|---|
| MacOS X, running LilyPond | 1.1.2 MacOS X |
| macros | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| magstep | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| magstep function, example of using | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| major | Key signatures |
| Manual beams | See also |
| manual beams | 2.1.6 Automatic and manual beams |
| manual, reading | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| manually controlling tuplets, slurs, phrasing slurs, and beams | positions property |
| Manuals | LilyPond — Learning Manual |
| Manuals | LilyPond — Learning Manual |
| markup | 2.1.5 Adding text |
| markup example | 4.4.1 Automatic behavior |
| markup text, allowing collisions | \textLengthOn |
| melisma | 2.3.2 Aligning lyrics to a melody |
| metronome | Tempo marks |
| metronome mark, tweaking placement | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| metronome marks | Tempo marks |
| MetronomeMark, example of overriding | padding property |
| MetronomeMark, example of overriding | Simulating a fermata in MIDI |
| MetronomeMark, example of overriding | Simulating a fermata in MIDI |
| middle C | Pitches |
| midi | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| minor | Key signatures |
| Modifying context plug-ins | See also |
| modifying context properties | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| Modifying properties | padding property |
| modifying templates | 3.4.1 Soprano and cello |
| moving colliding grobs | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| moving colliding objects | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| moving overlapping objects | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| MultiMeasureRest, example of overriding | staff-position property |
| Multiple scores in a book | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| multiple staves | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| multiple staves | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| multiple staves and lyrics | 2.3.3 Lyrics to multiple staves |
| multiple vocal verses | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| multiple voices | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| Multiple voices | See also |
| multiple voices | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| Multiple voices | See also |
| music expression | 2.2.1 Music expressions explained |
| music expression, compound | 2.2.1 Music expressions explained |
| music expression, compound | 3.1.2 Score is a (single) compound musical expression |
| music, concurrent | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| music, simultaneous | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| Musical notation | 2.4.4 After the tutorial |
|
| N | | |
|---|
| naming contexts | 3.3.2 Creating contexts |
| naming conventions for objects | 4.1.3 Naming conventions of objects and properties |
| naming conventions for properties | 4.1.3 Naming conventions of objects and properties |
| natural | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| nesting music expressions | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| nesting simultaneous constructs | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| nesting voices | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| neutral | 4.4.2 Within-staff objects |
| new | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| new | 3.3.2 Creating contexts |
| new contexts | 3.3.2 Creating contexts |
| new Staff | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| notating durations | Durations (rhythms) |
| notating rests | Rests |
| notation context | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| notation, simple | 1.2.1 Simple notation |
| note collisions | Note columns |
| note column | Note columns |
| note durations | Durations (rhythms) |
| note durations in chords | 2.2.4 Combining notes into chords |
| note names | 2.4.3 Absolute note names |
| Note names in other languages | Accidentals |
| Note names in other languages | See also |
| note names, absolute | 2.4.3 Absolute note names |
| note value | Tuplets |
| NoteColumn, example of overriding | force-hshift property |
| NoteColumn, example of overriding | 4.5.3 Real music example |
| NoteHead, example of overriding | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| NoteHead, example of overriding | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| NoteHead, example of overriding | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| NoteHead, example of overriding | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| NoteHead, example of overriding | color |
| NoteHead, example of overriding | 4.6.5 Advanced tweaks with Scheme |
| notes, spreading out with text | \textLengthOn |
|
| O | | |
|---|
| object | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| object collision within a staff | staff-position property |
| object properties | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| object, layout | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| objects, aligning on a baseline | staff-padding property |
| objects, changing size of | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| objects, graphical | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| objects, hiding | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
| objects, invisible | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
| objects, making invisible | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
| objects, moving colliding | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| objects, naming conventions | 4.1.3 Naming conventions of objects and properties |
| objects, outside-staff | 4.4.1 Automatic behavior |
| objects, positioning | extra-offset property |
| objects, removing | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
| objects, size of | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| objects, within-staff | 4.4.1 Automatic behavior |
| octave | Pitches |
| once | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| once | Overriding once only |
| once override | Overriding once only |
| oneVoice | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| ossia | 3.1.3 Nesting music expressions |
| ossia | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| Ossia staves | See also |
| ossias | 3.1.3 Nesting music expressions |
| ottava bracket | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| outside-staff objects | 4.4.1 Automatic behavior |
| outside-staff-priority property, example | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| outside-staff-priority property, example | \textLengthOn |
| overlapping notation | padding property |
| override | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| override command | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| override example | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| override syntax | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| overrideProperty | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| overrideProperty command | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| overriding once only | Overriding once only |
| Overview of modifying properties | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
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| padding | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| padding | padding property |
| padding property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| padding property, example | padding property |
| padding property, example | padding property |
| Painting objects white | color |
| parallel expressions | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| parallel expressions and relative notes | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| partial | Partial measure |
| partial measure | Partial measure |
| PDF file | Producing output |
| phrasing | Phrasing slurs |
| phrasing slur | 2.1.3 Ties and slurs |
| Phrasing slurs | See also |
| phrasing slurs, controlling manually | positions property |
| PhrasingSlur, example of overriding | positions property |
| piano staff | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| PianoStaff | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| pickup | Partial measure |
| pitch | Pitches |
| pitch | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| Pitch names | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| pitches | Pitches |
| pitches, absolute values | 2.4.3 Absolute note names |
| polyphony | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| polyphony | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| polyphony | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| polyphony and relative note entry | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| positioning grobs | extra-offset property |
| positioning objects | extra-offset property |
| positions property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| positions property, example | positions property |
| positions property, example | positions property |
| properties in interfaces | 4.2.2 Properties found in interfaces |
| properties of grobs | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| properties of layout objects | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| properties operating in contexts | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| properties, naming conventions | 4.1.3 Naming conventions of objects and properties |
| properties, object | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| properties, sub-properties | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| property types | 4.2.3 Types of properties |
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| Q | | |
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| quarter note | Durations (rhythms) |
| quote, single | Pitches |
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| R | | |
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| reading the manual | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| rehearsal marks, tweaking placement | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| relative | Pitches |
| relative mode | Pitches |
| relative mode, and accidentals | Pitches |
| relative note entry and polyphony | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| relative notes and parallel expressions | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| relative notes and simultaneous music | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| remove | 3.3.5 Adding and removing engravers |
| removing engravers | 3.3.5 Adding and removing engravers |
| removing objects | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
| rest | Rests |
| rest, spacer | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| revert | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| revert | Reverting |
| revert command | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| reverting to a single voice | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| rgb colors | color |
| rgb-color | color |
| rhythms | Durations (rhythms) |
| right-padding property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| right-padding property | right-padding |
| right-padding property, example | right-padding |
| running LilyPond under MacOS X | 1.1.2 MacOS X |
| running LilyPond under Unix | 1.1.4 Command-line |
| running LilyPond under Windows | 1.1.3 Windows |
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| S | | |
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| SATB structure | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| SATB template | 3.4.2 Four-part SATB vocal score |
| scale | Pitches |
| Scheme tutorial | 4.2.2 Properties found in interfaces |
| Scheme tutorial | See also |
| Scheme tutorial | See also |
| Scheme tutorial | 4.6.4 Other sources of information |
| Scheme tutorial | 4.6.5 Advanced tweaks with Scheme |
| Score | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| score | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| score | 3.1.2 Score is a (single) compound musical expression |
| score block, contents of | 3.1.2 Score is a (single) compound musical expression |
| Score layout | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| score, example of writing | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| scores, multiple | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| Script, example of overriding | padding property |
| self-alignment-X property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| self-alignment-X property, example | self-alignment-X property |
| set | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| setting properties within contexts | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| sharp | Accidentals |
| sharp | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| sharp, double | Accidentals |
| shift commands | Note columns |
| shiftOff | Note columns |
| shiftOn | Note columns |
| shiftOnn | Note columns |
| shiftOnnn | Note columns |
| simple notation | 1.2.1 Simple notation |
| simultaneous music | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| simultaneous music and relative notes | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| Simultaneous notes | See also |
| single staff polyphony | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| size of objects | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| size, changing | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| sizing grobs | Grob sizing |
| slur | Slurs |
| slur | Phrasing slurs |
| slur | Warnings: slurs vs. ties |
| Slur example of overriding | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| Slur, example of overriding | Overriding once only |
| Slur, example of overriding | Reverting |
| Slur, example of overriding | Reverting |
| slur, phrasing | 2.1.3 Ties and slurs |
| Slurs | See also |
| slurs and articulations | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| slurs and outside-staff-priority | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| slurs crossing brackets | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| slurs versus ties | Phrasing slurs |
| slurs, controlling manually | positions property |
| songs | 2.3.1 Setting simple songs |
| spacer rest | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| spacing notes | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| spanner | 4.1.2 Objects and interfaces |
| spanners | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| staccato | Articulations |
| staff | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| Staff | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| staff group | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| staff line spacing, changing | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| staff, choir | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| staff, grand | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| staff, piano | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| staff, positioning | 3.1.3 Nesting music expressions |
| staff-padding property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| staff-padding property, example | staff-padding property |
| staff-position property | 4.5.1 Moving objects |
| staff-position property, example | staff-position property |
| staff-position property, example | 4.5.3 Real music example |
| staff-space property, example | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| StaffSymbol, example of overriding | color |
| StaffSymbol, example of overriding | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| startTextSpan | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| staves, multiple | Simultaneous music expressions: multiple staves |
| staves, multiple | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| staves, stretchability | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| staves, temporary | 3.1.3 Nesting music expressions |
| stem directions and voices | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| stem down | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| stem length, changing | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| stem up | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| Stem, example of overriding | color |
| Stem, example of overriding | 4.4.2 Within-staff objects |
| Stem, example of overriding | 4.5.3 Real music example |
| Stem, example of overriding | Tying notes across voices |
| stencil property | stencil |
| stencil property, example | stencil |
| stencil property, example | stencil |
| stencil property, example | transparent |
| stencil property, example | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| stencil property, example | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| stencil property, example | right-padding |
| stencil property, example | Simulating a fermata in MIDI |
| stencil property, use of | Simulating a fermata in MIDI |
| stopTextSpan | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| stretchability of staves | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| StringNumber, example of overriding | self-alignment-X property |
| Structure of a score | See also |
| sub-properties | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| Suggestions for writing files | 1.4.3 Overview of manuals |
| system | 2.2.3 Staff groups |
| system | See also |
| system | See also |
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| T | | |
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| template, modifying | 3.4.1 Soprano and cello |
| template, SATB | 3.4.2 Four-part SATB vocal score |
| template, writing your own | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| templates | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| tempo | Tempo marks |
| tempo indication | Tempo marks |
| tempo marks | Tempo marks |
| temporary staves | 3.1.3 Nesting music expressions |
| tenor | Clef |
| text editors | Producing output |
| text property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| text property, example | right-padding |
| text spanner | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| Text spanners | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| text, adding | 2.1.5 Adding text |
| textLengthOff | \textLengthOn |
| textLengthOn | \textLengthOn |
| TextScript, example of overriding | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| TextScript, example of overriding | \textLengthOn |
| TextSpanner, example of overriding | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| TextSpanner, example of overriding | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| The set command | See also |
| The tweak command | See also |
| thickness | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| thickness property, example | 4.2.1 Properties of layout objects |
| thickness property, example | Overriding once only |
| thickness property, example | Reverting |
| thickness property, example | Reverting |
| tie | Ties |
| tie | Warnings: slurs vs. ties |
| Tie, example of overriding | 4.5.3 Real music example |
| Ties | See also |
| ties crossing brackets | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| time | Time signature |
| Time signature | See also |
| time signature | Time signature |
| times | Tuplets |
| TimeSignature, example of overriding | transparent |
| TimeSignature, example of overriding | transparent |
| TimeSignature, example of overriding | color |
| TimeSignature, example of overriding | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| TimeSignature, example of overriding | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| TimeSignature, example of overriding | 4.3.2 Size of objects |
| TimeSignature, example of overriding | 4.3.3 Length and thickness of objects |
| tips for constructing files | 1.4.1 Omitted material |
| title | 2.4.2 Adding titles |
| Top | 1.4.3 Overview of manuals |
| Top | 1.4.3 Overview of manuals |
| transparency | transparent |
| transparent property | transparent |
| transparent property, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| transparent property, example | transparent |
| transparent property, example | 4.5.3 Real music example |
| transparent property, example | Tying notes across voices |
| transparent property, example | Simulating a fermata in MIDI |
| transparent property, use of | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
| transposition | Warning: key signatures and pitches |
| treble | Clef |
| triplet | Tuplets |
| triplet bracket | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| triplets | Tuplets |
| triplets, nested | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| Troubleshooting | 1.3.1 General troubleshooting tips |
| troubleshooting | 1.3 Dealing with errors |
| Tunable context properties | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| Tunable context properties | See also |
| tuplet beams, controlling manually | positions property |
| tuplet bracket | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| tuplet-number function, example | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| TupletBracket | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| TupletNumber, example of overriding | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| tuplets | Tuplets |
| Tuplets | See also |
| tuplets, nested | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| tweak | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| tweak command | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| tweaking bar number placement | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| tweaking dynamics placement | Dynamics |
| tweaking methods | 4.1.4 Tweaking methods |
| tweaking metronome mark placement | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| tweaking rehearsal mark placement | 4.4.3 Outside-staff objects |
| tweaks, using variables for | 4.6.2 Using variables for tweaks |
| tying notes across voices | 4.6.1 Other uses for tweaks |
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| U | | |
|---|
| underscore | 2.3.2 Aligning lyrics to a melody |
| Unix, running LilyPond | 1.1.4 Command-line |
| unset | 3.3.4 Modifying context properties |
| up | 4.4.2 Within-staff objects |
| Upbeats | See also |
| Updating files with convert-ly | 3.4.4 Saving typing with variables and functions |
| using variables | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| using variables for tweaks | 4.6.2 Using variables for tweaks |
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| V | | |
|---|
| variables | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| variables | 3.1.1 Introduction to the LilyPond file structure |
| variables | 3.4.4 Saving typing with variables and functions |
| variables | 3.4.4 Saving typing with variables and functions |
| variables, characters allowed in | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| variables, defining | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| variables, using | 2.4.1 Organizing pieces with variables |
| variables, using for tweaks | 4.6.2 Using variables for tweaks |
| verses, multiple vocal | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| version | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| version number | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| versioning | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| viewing music | Producing output |
| Vocal music | See also |
| Vocal music | See also |
| Vocal music | See also |
| vocal score structure | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| vocal scores with multiple verses | 3.2.3 Voices and vocals |
| Voice | 2.2.2 Multiple staves |
| Voice context | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| voice contexts, creating | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| voiceFour | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| voiceOne | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| voices and stem directions | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| voices crossing brackets | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| voices vs. chords | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| voices, more on one staff | 2.2.5 Single staff polyphony |
| voices, multiple | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| voices, naming | 3.2.1 I’m hearing Voices |
| voices, nesting | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| voices, reverting to single | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| voices, temporary | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| voiceThree | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
| voiceTwo | 3.2.2 Explicitly instantiating voices |
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| W | | |
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| whitespace insensitive | 1.2.2 Working on input files |
| whole note | Durations (rhythms) |
| Windows, running LilyPond | 1.1.3 Windows |
| with | Setting context properties with \with |
| within-staff objects | 4.4.1 Automatic behavior |
| words with multiple syllables in lyrics | 2.3.2 Aligning lyrics to a melody |
| writing a score, example | 3.4.3 Building a score from scratch |
| Writing pitches | See also |
| Writing rests | See also |
| Writing rhythms | See also |
| Writing text | See also |
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| X | | |
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| X11 colors | color |
| x11-color | color |
| x11-color function, example of using | 4.6.5 Advanced tweaks with Scheme |
| x11-color, example of using | color |
|