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Re: The LilyPond syntax for notes
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David Kastrup |
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Re: The LilyPond syntax for notes |
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Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:55:26 +0200 |
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Andrew Bernard <andrew.bernard@gmail.com> writes:
> I don't think so. Considering you need a pitch name, a duration, and
> an octave indication (depending), this syntax is entirely natural and
> it is no surprise it may occur in many programs. It's a natural idea,
> spontaneously arising many times.
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> Well, Humdrum predates Lilypond, so your hypothesis is possible, by
> quite some time. Let's hear from the original authors!
Cannot find info on Humdrum's age on its web site. Basic notename
syntax of LilyPond was taken from its MPP precursor.
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David Kastrup