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20 (define-public all-translation-properties '())
22 (define (translator-property-description symbol type? description)
26 (string? description)))
27 (throw 'init-format-error))
30 (if (not (equal? #f (object-property symbol 'translation-doc)))
31 (ly:error (_ "symbol ~S redefined" symbol)))
33 (set-object-property! symbol 'translation-type? type?)
34 (set-object-property! symbol 'translation-doc description)
35 (set! all-translation-properties (cons symbol all-translation-properties))
39 (define-public all-user-translation-properties
42 (apply translator-property-description x))
47 (aDueText ,markup? "Text to print at a unisono passage.")
48 (additionalPitchPrefix ,string? "Text with which to prefix
49 additional pitches within a chord name.")
50 (alignAboveContext ,string? "Where to insert newly created context in
52 (alignBassFigureAccidentals ,boolean? "If true, then the accidentals
53 are aligned in bass figure context.")
54 (alignBelowContext ,string? "Where to insert newly created context in
56 (alternativeNumberingStyle ,symbol? "The style of an alternative's bar
57 numbers. Can be @code{numbers} for going back to the same number or
58 @code{numbers-with-letters} for going back to the same number with letter
59 suffixes. No setting will not go back in measure-number time.")
60 (associatedVoice ,string? "Name of the @code{Voice} that has the
61 melody for this @code{Lyrics} line.")
62 (autoAccidentals ,list? "List of different ways to typeset an
65 For determining when to print an accidental, several different rules
66 are tried. The rule that gives the highest number of accidentals is
69 Each entry in the list is either a symbol or a procedure.
74 The symbol is the name of the context in which the following rules are to be
75 applied. For example, if @var{context} is @rinternals{Score} then all
76 staves share accidentals, and if @var{context} is @rinternals{Staff} then
77 all voices in the same staff share accidentals, but staves do not.
80 The procedure represents an accidental rule to be applied to the previously
83 The procedure takes the following arguments:
88 The current context to which the rule should be applied.
91 The pitch of the note to be evaluated.
94 The current bar number.
97 The current measure position.
101 The procedure returns a pair of booleans. The first states whether an extra
102 natural should be added. The second states whether an accidental should be
103 printed. @code{(#t . #f)} does not make sense.
106 (autoBeamCheck ,procedure? "A procedure taking three
107 arguments, @var{context}, @var{dir} [start/@/stop (-1 or 1)], and
108 @var{test} [shortest note in the beam]. A non-@code{#f} return value
109 starts or stops the auto beam.")
110 (autoBeaming ,boolean? "If set to true then beams are generated
112 (autoCautionaries ,list? "List similar to @code{autoAccidentals},
113 but it controls cautionary accidentals rather than normal ones. Both
114 lists are tried, and the one giving the most accidentals wins. In
115 case of draw, a normal accidental is typeset.")
116 (automaticBars ,boolean? "If set to false then bar lines will not
117 be printed automatically; they must be explicitly created with a
118 @code{\\bar} command. Unlike the @code{\\cadenzaOn} keyword, measures
119 are still counted. Bar line generation will resume according to that
120 count if this property is unset.")
123 (barAlways ,boolean? "If set to true a bar line is drawn after
125 (barCheckSynchronize ,boolean? "If true then reset
126 @code{measurePosition} when finding a bar check.")
127 (barNumberVisibility ,procedure? "A Procedure that takes an
128 integer and returns whether the corresponding bar number should be
130 (baseMoment ,ly:moment? "Smallest unit of time that will stand on its
131 own as a subdivided section.")
132 (bassFigureFormatFunction ,procedure? "A procedure that is
133 called to produce the formatting for a @code{BassFigure} grob. It
134 takes a list of @code{BassFigureEvent}s, a context, and the grob to
136 (bassStaffProperties ,list? "An alist of property settings to
137 apply for the down staff of @code{PianoStaff}. Used by
138 @code{\\autochange}.")
139 (beamExceptions ,list? "An alist of exceptions to autobeam rules
140 that normally end on beats.")
141 (beatStructure ,list? "List of @code{baseMoment}s that are combined
144 (chordChanges ,boolean? "Only show changes in chords scheme?")
145 (chordNameExceptions ,list? "An alist of chord exceptions.
146 Contains @code{(@var{chord} . @var{markup})} entries.")
147 (chordNameExceptionsFull ,list? "An alist of full chord
148 exceptions. Contains @code{(@var{chord} . @var{markup})} entries.")
149 (chordNameExceptionsPartial ,list? "An alist of partial chord
150 exceptions. Contains @code{(@var{chord} . (@var{prefix-markup}
151 @var{suffix-markup}))} entries.")
152 (chordNameFunction ,procedure? "The function that converts lists
153 of pitches to chord names.")
154 (chordNameLowercaseMinor ,boolean? "Downcase roots of minor chords?")
155 (chordNameSeparator ,markup? "The markup object used to
156 separate parts of a chord name.")
157 (slashChordSeparator ,markup? "The markup object used to separate
158 a chord name from its root note in case of inversions or slash
160 (chordNoteNamer ,procedure? "A function that converts from a pitch
161 object to a text markup. Used for single pitches.")
162 (chordPrefixSpacer ,number? "The space added between the root
163 symbol and the prefix of a chord name.")
164 (chordRootNamer ,procedure? "A function that converts from a pitch
165 object to a text markup. Used for chords.")
166 (clefGlyph ,string? "Name of the symbol within the music font.")
167 (clefOctavation ,integer? "Add this much extra octavation.
168 Values of 7 and -7 are common.")
169 (clefPosition ,number? "Where should the center of the clef
170 symbol go, measured in half staff spaces from the center of the
172 (completionBusy ,boolean? "Whether a completion-note head is playing.")
173 (connectArpeggios ,boolean? "If set, connect arpeggios across
175 (countPercentRepeats ,boolean? "If set, produce counters for
177 (createKeyOnClefChange ,boolean? "Print a key signature whenever
178 the clef is changed.")
179 (createSpacing ,boolean? "Create @code{StaffSpacing} objects?
180 Should be set for staves.")
181 (crescendoSpanner ,symbol? "The type of spanner to be used for
182 crescendi. Available values are @samp{hairpin} and @samp{text}. If unset,
183 a hairpin crescendo is used.")
184 (crescendoText ,markup? "The text to print at start of non-hairpin
185 crescendo, i.e., @samp{cresc.}.")
186 (cueClefGlyph ,string? "Name of the symbol within the music font.")
187 (cueClefOctavation ,integer? "Add this much extra octavation.
188 Values of 7 and -7 are common.")
189 (cueClefPosition ,number? "Where should the center of the clef
190 symbol go, measured in half staff spaces from the center of the
192 (currentBarNumber ,integer? "Contains the current barnumber.
193 This property is incremented at every bar line.")
196 (decrescendoSpanner ,symbol? "The type of spanner to be used for
197 decrescendi. Available values are @samp{hairpin} and @samp{text}. If
198 unset, a hairpin decrescendo is used.")
199 (decrescendoText ,markup? "The text to print at start of
200 non-hairpin decrescendo, i.e., @samp{dim.}.")
201 (defaultBarType ,string? "Set the default type of bar line. See
202 @code{whichBar} for information on available bar types.
204 This variable is read by @rinternals{Timing_translator} at
205 @rinternals{Score} level.")
206 (defaultStrings ,list? "A list of strings to use in calculating
207 frets for tablatures and fretboards if no strings are provided in
208 the notes for the current moment.")
209 (doubleRepeatType ,string? "Set the default bar line for double
211 (doubleSlurs ,boolean? "If set, two slurs are created for every
212 slurred note, one above and one below the chord.")
213 (drumPitchTable ,hash-table? "A table mapping percussion
214 instruments (symbols) to pitches.")
215 (drumStyleTable ,hash-table? "A hash table which maps drums to
216 layout settings. Predefined values: @samp{drums-style},
217 @samp{timbales-style}, @samp{congas-style}, @samp{bongos-style}, and
218 @samp{percussion-style}.
220 The layout style is a hash table, containing the drum-pitches (e.g.,
221 the symbol @samp{hihat}) as keys, and a list
222 @code{(@var{notehead-style} @var{script} @var{vertical-position})} as
226 (explicitClefVisibility ,vector? "@samp{break-visibility}
227 function for clef changes.")
228 (explicitCueClefVisibility ,vector? "@samp{break-visibility}
229 function for cue clef changes.")
230 (explicitKeySignatureVisibility ,vector? "@samp{break-visibility}
231 function for explicit key changes. @samp{\\override} of the
232 @code{break-visibility} property will set the visibility for normal
233 (i.e., at the start of the line) key signatures.")
234 (extendersOverRests ,boolean? "Whether to continue extenders as
236 (extraNatural ,boolean? "Whether to typeset an extra natural sign
237 before accidentals that reduce the effect of a previous alteration.")
240 (figuredBassAlterationDirection ,ly:dir? "Where to put alterations
241 relative to the main figure.")
242 (figuredBassCenterContinuations ,boolean? "Whether to vertically
243 center pairs of extender lines. This does not work with three or more
245 (figuredBassFormatter ,procedure? "A routine generating a markup
247 (figuredBassPlusDirection ,ly:dir? "Where to put plus signs
248 relative to the main figure.")
249 (fingeringOrientations ,list? "A list of symbols, containing
250 @samp{left}, @samp{right}, @samp{up} and/@/or @samp{down}. This list
251 determines where fingerings are put relative to the chord being
253 (firstClef ,boolean? "If true, create a new clef when starting a
255 (followVoice ,boolean? "If set, note heads are tracked across
256 staff switches by a thin line.")
257 (fontSize ,number? "The relative size of all grobs in a context.")
258 (forbidBreak ,boolean? "If set to @code{#t}, prevent a line break
260 (forceClef ,boolean? "Show clef symbol, even if it has not
261 changed. Only active for the first clef after the property is set, not
262 for the full staff.")
263 (fretLabels ,list? "A list of strings or Scheme-formatted markups
264 containing, in the correct order, the labels to be used for lettered
265 frets in tablature.")
268 (glissandoMap ,list? "A map in the form of '((source1 . target1)
269 (source2 . target2) (sourcen . targetn)) showing the glissandi to
270 be drawn for note columns. The value '() will default to '((0 . 0)
271 (1 . 1) (n . n)), where n is the minimal number of note-heads in
272 the two note columns between which the glissandi occur.")
273 (gridInterval ,ly:moment? "Interval for which to generate
277 (handleNegativeFrets ,symbol? "How the automatic fret calculator
278 should handle calculated negative frets. Values include @code{'ignore},
279 to leave them out of the diagram completely, @code{'include}, to include
280 them as calculated, and @code{'recalculate}, to ignore the specified
281 string and find a string where they will fit with a positive fret number.")
282 (harmonicAccidentals ,boolean? "If set, harmonic notes in chords
284 (harmonicDots ,boolean? "If set, harmonic notes in dotted chords get
286 (highStringOne ,boolean? "Whether the first string is the string
287 with highest pitch on the instrument. This used by the automatic
288 string selector for tablature notation.")
291 (ignoreBarChecks ,boolean? "Ignore bar checks.")
292 (ignoreFiguredBassRest ,boolean? "Don't swallow rest events.")
293 (ignoreMelismata ,boolean? "Ignore melismata for this
294 @rinternals{Lyrics} line.")
295 (implicitBassFigures ,list? "A list of bass figures that are not
296 printed as numbers, but only as extender lines.")
297 (implicitTimeSignatureVisibility ,vector? "break visibility for
298 the default time signature.")
299 (includeGraceNotes ,boolean? "Do not ignore grace notes for
300 @rinternals{Lyrics}.")
301 (instrumentCueName ,markup? "The name to print if another
302 instrument is to be taken.")
303 (instrumentEqualizer ,procedure? "A function taking a string
304 (instrument name), and returning a @code{(@var{min} . @var{max})} pair
305 of numbers for the loudness range of the instrument.")
306 (instrumentName ,markup? "The name to print left of a staff. The
307 @code{instrumentName} property labels the staff in the first system, and
308 the @code{shortInstrumentName} property labels following lines.")
309 ;; the definition is reversed wrt traditional transposition
310 ;; otherwise \transpose { \transposition .. } won't work
311 (instrumentTransposition ,ly:pitch? "Define the transposition of
312 the instrument. Its value is the pitch that sounds like middle@tie{}C.
313 This is used to transpose the MIDI output, and @code{\\quote}s.")
314 (internalBarNumber ,integer? "Contains the current barnumber.
315 This property is used for internal timekeeping, among others by the
316 @code{Accidental_engraver}.")
319 (keepAliveInterfaces ,list? "A list of symbols, signifying grob
320 interfaces that are worth keeping a staff with @code{remove-empty} set
322 (keyAlterationOrder ,list? "An alist that defines in what order
323 alterations should be printed. The format is @code{(@var{step}
324 . @var{alter})}, where @var{step} is a number from 0 to@tie{}6 and
325 @var{alter} from -2 (sharp) to 2 (flat).")
326 (keySignature ,list? "The current key signature. This is an alist
327 containing @code{(@var{step} . @var{alter})} or @code{((@var{octave} .
328 @var{step}) . @var{alter})}, where @var{step} is a number in the range
329 0 to@tie{}6 and @var{alter} a fraction, denoting alteration. For
330 alterations, use symbols, e.g. @code{keySignature = #`((6 . ,FLAT))}.")
333 (lyricMelismaAlignment ,number? "Alignment to use for a melisma syllable.")
336 (majorSevenSymbol ,markup? "How should the major 7th be formatted
338 (markFormatter ,procedure? "A procedure taking as arguments the
339 context and the rehearsal mark. It should return the formatted mark as
341 (maximumFretStretch ,number? "Don't allocate frets further than
342 this from specified frets.")
343 (measureLength ,ly:moment? "Length of one measure in the current
345 (measurePosition ,ly:moment? "How much of the current measure have
346 we had. This can be set manually to create incomplete measures.")
347 (melismaBusyProperties ,list? "A list of properties (symbols) to
348 determine whether a melisma is playing. Setting this property will
349 influence how lyrics are aligned to notes. For example, if set to
350 @code{'(melismaBusy beamMelismaBusy)}, only manual melismata and
351 manual beams are considered. Possible values include
352 @code{melismaBusy}, @code{slurMelismaBusy}, @code{tieMelismaBusy}, and
353 @code{beamMelismaBusy}.")
354 (metronomeMarkFormatter ,procedure? "How to produce a metronome
355 markup. Called with two arguments: a @code{TempoChangeEvent} and context.")
356 (middleCClefPosition ,number? "The position of the middle C,
357 as determined only by the clef. This can be calculated by looking at
358 @code{clefPosition} and @code{clefGlyph}.")
359 (middleCCuePosition ,number? "The position of the middle C,
360 as determined only by the clef of the cue notes. This can be calculated by
361 looking at @code{cueClefPosition} and @code{cueClefGlyph}.")
362 (middleCOffset ,number? "The offset of
363 middle C from the position given by @code{middleCClefPosition} This
364 is used for ottava brackets.")
365 (middleCPosition ,number? "The place of the middle C, measured in
366 half staff-spaces. Usually determined by looking at
367 @code{middleCClefPosition} and @code{middleCOffset}.")
368 (midiInstrument ,string? "Name of the MIDI instrument to use.")
369 (midiMergeUnisons ,boolean? "If true, output only one MIDI note-on
370 event when notes with the same pitch, in the same MIDI-file track, overlap.")
371 (midiMaximumVolume ,number? "Analogous to
372 @code{midiMinimumVolume}.")
373 (midiMinimumVolume ,number? "Set the minimum loudness for MIDI.
374 Ranges from 0 to@tie{}1.")
375 (midiChannelMapping ,symbol? "How to map MIDI channels: per @code{instrument} (default), @code{staff} or @code{voice}.")
376 (minimumFret ,number? "The tablature auto string-selecting
377 mechanism selects the highest string with a fret at least
378 @code{minimumFret}.")
379 (minimumPageTurnLength ,ly:moment? "Minimum length of a rest for a
380 page turn to be allowed.")
381 (minimumRepeatLengthForPageTurn ,ly:moment? "Minimum length of a
382 repeated section for a page turn to be allowed within that section.")
384 (minorChordModifier ,markup? "Markup displayed following the root
387 (noChordSymbol ,markup? "Markup to be displayed for rests in a
388 ChordNames context.")
389 (noteToFretFunction ,procedure? "Convert list of notes and list of
390 defined strings to full list of strings and fret numbers.
391 Parameters: The context, a list of note events, a list of
392 tabstring events, and the fretboard grob if a fretboard is desired.")
395 (ottavation ,markup? "If set, the text for an ottava spanner.
396 Changing this creates a new text spanner.")
397 (output ,ly:music-output? "The output produced by a score-level
398 translator during music interpretation.")
401 (partCombineTextsOnNote ,boolean? "Print part-combine texts only on
402 the next note rather than immediately on rests or skips.")
403 (pedalSostenutoStrings ,list? "See @code{pedalSustainStrings}.")
404 (pedalSostenutoStyle ,symbol? "See @code{pedalSustainStyle}.")
405 (pedalSustainStrings ,list? "A list of strings to print for
406 sustain-pedal. Format is @code{(@var{up} @var{updown} @var{down})},
407 where each of the three is the string to print when this is done with
409 (pedalSustainStyle ,symbol? "A symbol that indicates how to print
410 sustain pedals: @code{text}, @code{bracket} or @code{mixed} (both).")
411 (pedalUnaCordaStrings ,list? "See @code{pedalSustainStrings}.")
412 (pedalUnaCordaStyle ,symbol? "See @code{pedalSustainStyle}.")
413 (predefinedDiagramTable ,hash-table? "The hash table of predefined
414 fret diagrams to use in FretBoards.")
415 (printKeyCancellation ,boolean? "Print restoration alterations
416 before a key signature change.")
417 (printOctaveNames ,boolean? "Print octave marks for the
418 @code{NoteNames} context.")
419 (printPartCombineTexts ,boolean? "Set @q{Solo} and @q{A due} texts
420 in the part combiner?")
421 (proportionalNotationDuration ,ly:moment? "Global override for
422 shortest-playing duration. This is used for switching on proportional
426 (rehearsalMark ,integer? "The last rehearsal mark printed.")
427 (repeatCommands ,list? "This property is a list of commands
428 of the form @code{(list 'volta @var{x})}, where @var{x} is a string or
429 @code{#f}. @code{'end-repeat} is also accepted as a command.")
430 (repeatCountVisibility ,procedure? "A procedure taking as
431 arguments an integer and context, returning whether the corresponding
432 percent repeat number should be printed when @code{countPercentRepeats}
434 (restCompletionBusy ,boolean? "Signal whether a completion-rest is active.")
435 (restNumberThreshold ,number? "If a multimeasure rest has more
436 measures than this, a number is printed.")
438 (searchForVoice ,boolean? "Signal whether a search should be made
439 of all contexts in the context hierarchy for a voice to provide rhythms
441 (shapeNoteStyles ,vector? "Vector of symbols, listing style for
442 each note head relative to the tonic (qv.) of the scale.")
443 (shortInstrumentName ,markup? "See @code{instrumentName}.")
444 (shortVocalName ,markup? "Name of a vocal line, short version.")
445 (skipBars ,boolean? "If set to true, then skip the empty bars
446 that are produced by multimeasure notes and rests. These bars will
447 not appear on the printed output. If not set (the default),
448 multimeasure notes and rests expand into their full length, printing
449 the appropriate number of empty bars so that synchronization with other
455 \\set Score.skipBars= ##t
459 (skipTypesetting ,boolean? "If true, no typesetting is done,
460 speeding up the interpretation phase. Useful for debugging large
462 (soloIIText ,markup? "The text for the start of a solo for
463 voice @q{two} when part-combining.")
464 (soloText ,markup? "The text for the start of a solo when
466 (squashedPosition ,integer? "Vertical position of squashing for
467 @rinternals{Pitch_squash_engraver}.")
468 (staffLineLayoutFunction ,procedure? "Layout of staff lines,
469 @code{traditional}, or @code{semitone}.")
470 (stanza ,markup? "Stanza @q{number} to print before the start of a
471 verse. Use in @code{Lyrics} context.")
472 (stemLeftBeamCount ,integer? "Specify the number of beams to draw
473 on the left side of the next note. Overrides automatic beaming. The
474 value is only used once, and then it is erased.")
475 (stemRightBeamCount ,integer? "See @code{stemLeftBeamCount}.")
476 (stringNumberOrientations ,list? "See
477 @code{fingeringOrientations}.")
478 (stringOneTopmost ,boolean? "Whether the first string is
479 printed on the top line of the tablature.")
480 (stringTunings ,list? "The tablature strings tuning. It is a list
481 of the pitches of each string (starting with the lowest numbered
483 (strokeFingerOrientations ,list? "See
484 @code{fingeringOrientations}.")
485 (subdivideBeams ,boolean? "If set, multiple beams will be
486 subdivided at @code{baseMoment} positions by only drawing one beam over the beat.")
487 (suggestAccidentals ,boolean? "If set, accidentals are typeset as
488 cautionary suggestions over the note.")
489 (systemStartDelimiter ,symbol? "Which grob to make for the start
490 of the system/@/staff? Set to @code{SystemStartBrace},
491 @code{SystemStartBracket} or @code{SystemStartBar}.")
492 (systemStartDelimiterHierarchy ,pair? "A nested list, indicating
493 the nesting of a start delimiters.")
496 (tablatureFormat ,procedure? "A function formatting a tablature
497 note head. Called with three arguments: context, string number and,
498 fret number. It returns the text as a markup.")
499 (tabStaffLineLayoutFunction ,procedure? "A function determining the
500 staff position of a tablature note head. Called with two arguments:
501 the context and the string.")
502 (tempoHideNote ,boolean? "Hide the note = count in tempo marks.")
503 (tempoWholesPerMinute ,ly:moment? "The tempo in whole notes per
505 (tieWaitForNote ,boolean? "If true, tied notes do not have to
506 follow each other directly. This can be used for writing out
508 (timeSignatureFraction ,fraction? "A pair of numbers,
509 signifying the time signature. For example, @code{'(4 . 4)} is a
510 4/4 time signature.")
511 (timeSignatureSettings ,cheap-list? "A nested alist of settings for
512 time signatures. Contains elements for various time signatures. The
513 element for each time signature contains entries for @code{baseMoment},
514 @code{beatStructure}, and @code{beamExceptions}.")
515 (timing ,boolean? "Keep administration of measure length,
516 position, bar number, etc.? Switch off for cadenzas.")
517 (tonic ,ly:pitch? "The tonic of the current scale.")
518 (topLevelAlignment ,boolean? "If true, the @var{Vertical_align_engraver}
519 will create a @var{VerticalAlignment}; otherwise, it will create a
521 (trebleStaffProperties ,list? "An alist of property settings to
522 apply for the up staff of @code{PianoStaff}. Used by
523 @code{\\autochange}.")
524 (tremoloFlags ,integer? "The number of tremolo flags to add if no
525 number is specified.")
526 (tupletFullLength ,boolean? "If set, the tuplet is printed up to
527 the start of the next note.")
528 (tupletFullLengthNote ,boolean? "If set, end at the next note,
529 otherwise end on the matter (time signatures, etc.) before the note.")
530 (tupletSpannerDuration ,ly:moment? "Normally, a tuplet bracket is
531 as wide as the @code{\\times} expression that gave rise to it. By
532 setting this property, you can make brackets last shorter.
536 \\set tupletSpannerDuration = #(ly:make-moment 1 4)
537 \\times 2/3 @{ c8 c c c c c @}
542 (useBassFigureExtenders ,boolean? "Whether to use extender lines
543 for repeated bass figures.")
545 (vocalName ,markup? "Name of a vocal line.")
546 (voltaSpannerDuration ,ly:moment? "This specifies the maximum
547 duration to use for the brackets printed for @code{\\alternative}.
548 This can be used to shrink the length of brackets in the situation
549 where one alternative is very large.")
552 (whichBar ,string? "This property is read to determine what type
553 of bar line to create.
558 \\set Staff.whichBar = \"|:\"
562 This will create a start-repeat bar in this staff only. Valid values
563 are described in @rinternals{bar-line-interface}.")
567 (define-public all-internal-translation-properties
570 (set-object-property! (car x) 'internal-translation #t)
571 (apply translator-property-description x))
575 (associatedVoiceContext ,ly:context? "The context object of the
576 @code{Voice} that has the melody for this @code{Lyrics}.")
579 (barCheckLastFail ,ly:moment? "Where in the measure did the last
581 (beamMelismaBusy ,boolean? "Signal if a beam is present.")
582 (busyGrobs ,list? "A queue of @code{(@var{end-moment} .
583 @var{grob})} cons cells. This is for internal (C++) use only. This
584 property contains the grobs which are still busy (e.g. note heads,
588 (currentCommandColumn ,ly:grob? "Grob that is X-parent to all
589 current breakable (clef, key signature, etc.) items.")
590 (currentMusicalColumn ,ly:grob? "Grob that is X-parent to all
591 non-breakable items (note heads, lyrics, etc.).")
594 (dynamicAbsoluteVolumeFunction ,procedure? "A procedure that takes
595 one argument, the text value of a dynamic event, and returns the absolute
596 volume of that dynamic event.")
599 (finalizations ,list? "A list of expressions to evaluate before
600 proceeding to next time step. This is an internal variable.")
603 (graceSettings ,list? "Overrides for grace notes. This property
604 should be manipulated through the @code{add-grace-property} function.")
607 (hasStaffSpacing ,boolean? "True if the current
608 @code{CommandColumn} contains items that will affect spacing.")
611 (lastKeySignature ,list? "Last key signature before a key
613 (localKeySignature ,list? "The key signature at this point in the
614 measure. The format is the same as for @code{keySignature}, but can
615 also contain @code{((@var{octave} . @var{name}) . (@var{alter}
616 @var{barnumber} . @var{measureposition}))} pairs.")
619 (melismaBusy ,boolean? "Signifies whether a melisma is active.
620 This can be used to signal melismas on top of those automatically
624 (quotedCueEventTypes ,list? "A list of symbols, representing the
625 event types that should be duplicated for @code{\\cueDuring} commands.")
626 (quotedEventTypes ,list? "A list of symbols, representing the
627 event types that should be duplicated for @code{\\quoteDuring} commands.
628 This is also a fallback for @code{\\cueDuring} if @code{quotedCueEventTypes}
632 (rootSystem ,ly:grob? "The System object.")
635 (scriptDefinitions ,list? "The description of scripts. This is
636 used by the @code{Script_engraver} for typesetting note-superscripts
637 and subscripts. See @file{scm/@/script.scm} for more information.")
638 (slurMelismaBusy ,boolean? "Signal if a slur is present.")
639 (stavesFound ,grob-list? "A list of all staff-symbols found.")
642 (tieMelismaBusy ,boolean? "Signal whether a tie is present.")
645 (define-public all-translation-properties
646 (append all-user-translation-properties
647 all-internal-translation-properties))
649 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
651 (define-public default-melisma-properties
652 '(melismaBusy slurMelismaBusy tieMelismaBusy beamMelismaBusy completionBusy))