single-tone recitative to a fixed melodic gesture. In these cases,
one can use either @code{\hide Stem} or
@code{\override Stem.length = #0} instead, and restore the stem
-when needed with the corresponding @code{\once \override Stem.transparent = ##f} (see example below). When using stems that
-carry flags, make sure to set @code{\hide Flag} as well.
+when needed with the corresponding @code{\once \override Stem.transparent = ##f} (see example below).
@b{Timing.} For unmetered chant, there are several alternatives.