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diff --git a/Documentation/notation/vocal.itely b/Documentation/notation/vocal.itely
index d54bb08122..a04a8e6ede 100644
--- a/Documentation/notation/vocal.itely
+++ b/Documentation/notation/vocal.itely
@@ -7,12 +7,12 @@
     Guide, node Updating translation committishes..
 @end ignore
 
-@c \version "2.13.36"
+@c \version "2.14.0"
 
 @node Vocal music
 @section Vocal music
 
-@c TODO: inspirational headword
+@lilypondfile[quote]{vocal-headword.ly}
 
 This section explains how to typeset vocal music, and make sure
 that the lyrics will be aligned with the notes of their melody.
@@ -43,7 +43,6 @@ This section discusses issues common to most types of vocal music.
 * Manual syllable durations::
 * Multiple syllables to one note::
 * Multiple notes to one syllable::
-* Skipping notes::
 * Extenders and hyphens::
 @end menu
 
@@ -97,6 +96,8 @@ Snippets:
 
 @cindex lyrics, entering
 @cindex entering lyrics
+@cindex formatting in lyrics
+@cindex lyrics, formatting
 @cindex punctuation in lyrics
 @cindex lyrics punctuation
 @cindex spaces in lyrics
@@ -197,6 +198,16 @@ combination of a backslash followed by one of @code{`}, @code{'},
 
 @c " to balance double quotes for not-so-bright context-sensitive editors
 
+Great control over the appearance of lyrics comes from using
+@code{\markup} inside the lyrics themselves. For explanation of many
+options, see @ref{Formatting text}.
+
+@snippets
+
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
+{formatting-lyrics-syllables.ly}
+
+
 @seealso
 Learning Manual:
 @rlearning{Songs}.
@@ -204,6 +215,7 @@ Learning Manual:
 Notation Reference:
 @ref{Automatic syllable durations},
 @ref{Fonts},
+@ref{Formatting text},
 @ref{Input modes},
 @ref{Manual syllable durations},
 @ref{Text encoding}.
@@ -211,6 +223,8 @@ Notation Reference:
 Internals Reference:
 @rinternals{LyricText}.
 
+Snippets:
+@rlsr{Text}
 
 @node Aligning lyrics to a melody
 @unnumberedsubsubsec Aligning lyrics to a melody
@@ -595,18 +609,15 @@ Internals Reference:
 In order to assign more than one syllable to a single note with
 spaces between the syllables, you can surround the phrase with
 quotes or use a @code{_} character.  Alternatively, you can use
-code the tilde symbol (@code{~}) to get a lyric tie.  The lyric
-tie is implemented with the Unicode character U+203F, so be
-sure to have a font (like DejaVuLGC) installed that includes this
-glyph.
+the tilde symbol (@code{~}) to get a lyric tie.
 
 @lilypond[quote,ragged-right,verbatim]
 {
   \time 3/4
   \relative c' { c2 e4 g2 e4 }
-  \addlyrics { gran- de_a- mi- go }
-  \addlyrics { pu- "ro y ho-" nes- to }
-  \addlyrics { pu- ro~y~ho- nes- to }
+  \addlyrics { gran -- de_a -- mi -- go }
+  \addlyrics { pu -- "ro y ho" -- nes -- to }
+  \addlyrics { pu -- ro~y~ho -- nes -- to }
 }
 @end lilypond
 
@@ -633,7 +644,7 @@ left-aligned with the first note of the melisma.
 When a melisma occurs on a syllable other that the last one in a
 word, that syllable is usually joined to the following one with a
 hyphenated line.  This is indicated by placing a double hyphen,
-@code{--}, immediately after the syllable.
+@w{@code{--}}, immediately after the syllable.
 
 Alternatively, when a melisma occurs on the last or only syllable in
 a word an extender line is usually drawn from the end of the syllable
@@ -747,8 +758,7 @@ to be added to the melisma.
 
 It is possible to have ties, slurs and manual beams in the melody
 without their indicating melismata.  To do this, set
-@code{melismaBusyProperties} and indicate the melismata with single
-underscores in the lyrics, one underscore for each extra note:
+@code{melismaBusyProperties}:
 
 @lilypond[relative=1,verbatim,quote]
 <<
@@ -756,19 +766,42 @@ underscores in the lyrics, one underscore for each extra note:
     \time 3/4
     \set melismaBusyProperties = #'()
     c4 d ( e )
-    g8 [ f ] f4( e)
-    d e ~ e
+    g8 [ f ] f4 ~ f
   }
   \new Lyrics \lyricsto "melody" {
-    Ky -- _ _ _ _ ri -- _ _ e __ _
+    Ky -- ri -- e e -- le -- i -- son
   }
 >>
 @end lilypond
 
 Other settings for @code{melismaBusyProperties} can be used to
-include or exclude ties, slurs, and beams from the automatic
-detection of melismata; see @code{melismaBusyProperties} in
-@rinternals{Tunable context properties}.
+selectively include or exclude ties, slurs, and beams from the
+automatic detection of melismata; see @code{melismaBusyProperties}
+in @rinternals{Tunable context properties}.
+
+Alternatively, if all melismata indications are to be ignored,
+@code{ignoreMelismata} may be set true;
+see @ref{Stanzas with different rhythms}.
+
+If a melisma is required during a passage in which
+@code{melismaBusyProperties} is active, it may be indicated by
+placing a single underscore in the lyrics for each note which
+should be included in the melisma:
+
+@lilypond[relative=1,verbatim,quote]
+<<
+  \new Voice = "melody" {
+    \time 3/4
+    \set melismaBusyProperties = #'()
+    c4 d ( e )
+    g8 [ f ] ~ f4 ~ f
+  }
+  \new Lyrics \lyricsto "melody" {
+    Ky -- ri -- _ e __ _ _ _
+  }
+>>
+@end lilypond
+
 
 @predefined
 
@@ -787,7 +820,8 @@ Learning Manual:
 Notation Reference:
 @ref{Aligning lyrics to a melody},
 @ref{Automatic syllable durations},
-@ref{Setting automatic beam behavior}.
+@ref{Setting automatic beam behavior},
+@ref{Stanzas with different rhythms}.
 
 Internals Reference:
 @rinternals{Tunable context properties}.
@@ -797,25 +831,6 @@ Internals Reference:
 Extender lines under melismata are not created automatically; they
 must be inserted manually with a double underscore.
 
-@node Skipping notes
-@unnumberedsubsubsec Skipping notes
-
-Making a lyric line run slower than the melody can be achieved by
-inserting @code{\skip}s into the lyrics.  For every @code{\skip},
-the text will be delayed by another note.  The @code{\skip} command
-must be followed by a valid duration, but this is ignored when
-@code{\skip} is used in lyrics which derive their durations from the
-notes in an associated melody through @code{\addlyrics} or
-@code{\lyricsto}.
-
-@lilypond[verbatim,ragged-right,quote]
-\relative c' { c c g' }
-\addlyrics {
-  twin -- \skip 4
-  kle
-}
-@end lilypond
-
 
 @node Extenders and hyphens
 @unnumberedsubsubsec Extenders and hyphens
@@ -987,8 +1002,9 @@ context:
 @end lilypond
 
 Lyrics may be positioned above the staff using one of
-two methods.  The simplest is to use the same syntax as
-above and explicitly specify the position of the lyrics:
+two methods.  The simplest (and preferred) method
+is to use the same syntax as above and explicitly
+specify the position of the lyrics:
 
 @lilypond[quote,verbatim]
 \score {
@@ -1016,7 +1032,10 @@ follows:
 @lilypond[quote,verbatim]
 \score {
   <<
-    \new Lyrics = "lyrics"
+    \new Lyrics = "lyrics" \with {
+      % lyrics above a staff should have this override
+      \override VerticalAxisGroup #'staff-affinity = #DOWN
+    }
     \new Staff {
       \new Voice = "melody" {
         \relative c'' { c4 c c c }
@@ -1044,7 +1063,10 @@ is an example of the second method:
       }
     }
     \new Lyrics = "sopranos"
-    \new Lyrics = "contraltos"
+    \new Lyrics = "contraltos" \with {
+      % lyrics above a staff should have this override
+      \override VerticalAxisGroup #'staff-affinity = #DOWN
+    }
     \new Staff {
       \new Voice = "contraltos" {
         \relative c'' { a4 a a a }
@@ -1068,6 +1090,10 @@ Other combinations of lyrics and staves may be generated by
 elaborating these examples, or by examining the
 @rlearning{Vocal ensembles} templates in the Learning Manual.
 
+@snippets
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,texidoc,doctitle]
+{lyrics-old-spacing-settings.ly}
+
 @seealso
 Learning Manual:
 @rlearning{Vocal ensembles}.
@@ -1121,17 +1147,17 @@ To make this change for all lyrics in the score, set the property in the
 @end lilypond
 
 @snippets
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,lilyquote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
 {lyrics-alignment.ly}
 
 @c TODO: move to LSR -vv
 
-Checking to make sure that text scripts and lyrics are within the
-margins is a relatively large computational task.  To speed up processing,
-LilyPond does not perform such calculations by default; to enable it, use
+Checking to make sure that text scripts and lyrics are within the margins
+requires additional calculations.  To speed up processing slightly, this
+feature can be disabled:
 
 @example
-\override Score.PaperColumn #'keep-inside-line = ##t
+\override Score.PaperColumn #'keep-inside-line = ##f
 @end example
 
 To make lyrics avoid bar lines as well, use
@@ -1247,24 +1273,9 @@ simply enter all the words:
 }
 @end lilypond
 
-@cindex lyric skip
-@funindex \skip
-
 When the words to a repeated volta section are different, the words
-to each repeat must be entered in separate @code{Lyrics} contexts.
-Earlier unrepeated sections must be skipped in the second and
-subsequent repeats.  The easiest way to skip several notes is to
-use @code{\repeat unfold} around the @code{\skip} command.
-
-Note: do not use an underscore, @code{_}, to skip notes in this
-particular case.  As this syntax indicates a melisma, it will cause
-the preceding syllable to be left-aligned.
-
-@warning{The @code{@bs{}skip} command must be followed by a number,
-but this number is ignored in lyrics which derive their durations
-from the notes in an associated melody through @code{\addlyrics} or
-@code{\lyricsto}.  Each @code{@bs{}skip} skips a single note of any
-value, irrespective of the value of the following number.}
+to each repeat must be entered in separate @code{Lyrics} contexts,
+correctly nested in parallel sections:
 
 @lilypond[verbatim,quote]
 \score {
@@ -1277,69 +1288,55 @@ value, irrespective of the value of the following number.}
         }
       }
     }
-    \new Lyrics {
-      \lyricsto "melody" {
-        Not re -- peat -- ed.
-        The first time words.
-      }
-    }
-    \new Lyrics {
-      \lyricsto "melody" {
-        % skip 4 notes of any duration
-        \repeat unfold 4 { \skip 1 }
-        Sec -- ond time words.
-      }
+    \new Lyrics \lyricsto "melody" {
+      Not re -- peat -- ed.
+      <<
+	{ The first time words. }
+	\new Lyrics {
+	  \set associatedVoice = "melody"
+	  Sec -- ond time words.
+	}
+      >>
     }
   >>
 }
 @end lilypond
 
-@cindex lyrics, repeating with a temporary voice
+More verses may be added in a similar way:
 
-An alternative way, which avoids skips and having to count notes,
-is to use a temporary voice for the repeated section.  This may be
-preferable if the earlier sections are still subject to change.  A
-temporary voice can be inserted anywhere in the main music stream
-in parallel with it, as shown below, but it may be necessary to
-keep the main voice alive in complex scores when using this
-technique; see @ref{Keeping contexts alive}.
-
-@lilypond[verbatim,quote,ragged-right]
+@lilypond[verbatim,quote]
 \score {
   <<
     \new Staff {
       \new Voice = "singleVoice" {
-        \relative c'' { a4 a a a }
-        \new Voice = "repeatVoice" {
-          \relative c'' \repeat volta 3 { b4 b b b }
-        }
-        \relative c'' { c4 c c c }
-      }
-    }
-    \new Lyrics <<
-      \lyricsto "singleVoice" {
-        Not re -- peat -- ed.
-        The end sec -- tion.
-      }
-      \lyricsto "repeatVoice" {
-        The first time words.
-      }
-    >>
-    \new Lyrics {
-      \lyricsto "repeatVoice" {
-        Sec -- ond time words.
+        \relative c'' {
+	  a4 a a a
+	  \repeat volta 3 { b4 b b b }
+          c4 c c c
+	}
       }
     }
-    \new Lyrics {
-      \lyricsto "repeatVoice" {
-        The third time words.
-      }
+    \new Lyrics \lyricsto "singleVoice" {
+      Not re -- peat -- ed.
+      <<
+        { The first time words.	}
+	\new Lyrics {
+	  \set associatedVoice = "singleVoice"
+	  Sec -- ond time words.
+	}
+	\new Lyrics {
+	  \set associatedVoice = "singleVoice"
+	  The third time words.
+	}
+      >>
+      The end sec -- tion.
     }
   >>
 }
 @end lilypond
 
-@c TODO lowering a common line of lyrics
+
+@c TODO positioning a common line of lyrics
 
 @subheading Repeats with alternative endings
 
@@ -1374,10 +1371,24 @@ same structure can be used for both the lyrics and music.
 }
 @end lilypond
 
+@funindex \skip
+@cindex skipping notes in lyrics
+@cindex lyrics, skipping notes
+
 But when the repeated section has different words, a repeat
 construct cannot be used around the words and @code{\skip} commands
-have to be inserted manually as described in the previous section to
-skip over the notes in the alternative sections which do not apply.
+have to be inserted manually to skip over the notes in the
+alternative sections which do not apply.
+
+Note: do not use an underscore, @code{_}, to skip notes -- an
+underscore indicates a melisma, causing the preceding syllable
+to be left-aligned.
+
+@warning{The @code{@bs{}skip} command must be followed by a number,
+but this number is ignored in lyrics which derive their durations
+from the notes in an associated melody through @code{\addlyrics} or
+@code{\lyricsto}.  Each @code{@bs{}skip} skips a single note of any
+value, irrespective of the value of the following number.}
 
 @lilypond[verbatim,quote,ragged-right]
 \score {
@@ -2083,7 +2094,7 @@ Lead sheets may be printed by combining vocal parts and
 @q{chord mode}; this syntax is explained in @ref{Chord notation}.
 
 @snippets
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,lilyquote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
 {simple-lead-sheet.ly}
 
 @seealso
@@ -2272,7 +2283,7 @@ Internals Reference:
 
 @cindex voices, divided
 
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,lilyquote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
 {using-arpeggiobracket-to-make-divisi-more-visible.ly}
 
 @seealso
@@ -2540,7 +2551,7 @@ If a transposing instrument is being quoted the instrument part should
 specify its key so the conversion of its cue notes will be done
 automatically.  The example below shows this transposition for a
 B-flat clarinet.  The notes in this example are low on the staff so
-@code{#DOWN} is specified in @code{\cueDuring} (so the stems are
+@code{DOWN} is specified in @code{\cueDuring} (so the stems are
 down) and the instrument name is positioned below the staff.  Note
 also that the piano right-hand voice is explicitly declared.  This
 is because the cue notes in this example begin at the start of the
@@ -2587,7 +2598,7 @@ possible to define a music function to reduce the amount of typing
 and to make the piano notes clearer.
 
 @snippets
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,lilyquote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
 {adding-orchestral-cues-to-a-vocal-score.ly}
 
 @seealso
@@ -3008,7 +3019,7 @@ of the following snippets.
 
 @snippets
 
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,lilyquote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
 {chant-or-psalms-notation.ly}
 
 Canticles and other liturgical texts may be set more freely, and
@@ -3017,7 +3028,7 @@ are shown underneath and aligned with the notes.  If so, the notes
 are spaced in accordance with the syllables rather than the notes'
 durations.
 
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,lilyquote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
 {ancient-notation-template----modern-transcription-of-gregorian-music.ly}
 
 @seealso
@@ -3202,7 +3213,7 @@ with a line of text.  This requires a @code{\partial} command at
 the start of the music and @code{\bar "|"} or @code{\bar "||"}
 commands at the end of each line.
 
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,lilyquote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,doctitle]
 {hymn-template.ly}