by examining the simplest method, and gradually increase complexity.
@menu
-* Simple lyrics::
-* Aligning lyrics to a melody::
-* Vocals and variables::
-* Flexibility in placement::
-* Spacing vocals::
-* More about stanzas::
+* Common notation for vocals::
+* Aligning lyrics to a melody::
+* Placement of lyrics::
+* Stanzas::
@end menu
@snippets
@}
@end example
-
-@node Simple lyrics
-@subsection Simple lyrics
+@node Common notation for vocals
+@subsection Common notation for vocals
@menu
-* Setting simple songs::
-* Entering lyrics::
+* References for vocal music::
+* Setting simple songs::
+* Entering lyrics::
+* Working with lyrics and variables::
@end menu
+@node References for vocal music
+@subsubsection References for vocal music
+
+TBC
+@c TODO Add @refs
+
+@q{Parlato} is spoken without pitch but still with rhythm; it is
+notated by cross note heads. This is demonstrated in
+@ref{Special note heads}.
+
+
@node Setting simple songs
@subsubsection Setting simple songs
combination of a backslash followed by one of @code{`}, @code{'},
@code{"}, or @code{^}.
+@c " to balance double quotes for not-so-bright context-sensitive editors
+
To define variables containing lyrics, the function @code{lyricmode}
must be used.
Internals Reference: @internalsref{LyricText}, @internalsref{LyricSpace}.
+@node Working with lyrics and variables
+@subsubsection Working with lyrics and variables
+
+@cindex lyrics, variables
+
+To define variables containing lyrics, the function @code{\lyricmode}
+must be used. You do not have to enter durations though, if you add
+@code{\addlyrics} or @code{\lyricsto}
+when invoking your variable.
+
+@example
+verseOne = \lyricmode @{ Joy to the world the Lord is come @}
+\score @{
+ <<
+ \new Voice = "one" \relative c'' @{
+ \autoBeamOff
+ \time 2/4
+ c4 b8. a16 g4. f8 e4 d c2
+ @}
+ \addlyrics @{ \verseOne @}
+ >>
+@}
+@end example
+
+For different or more complex orderings, the best way is to setup the
+hierarchy of staves and lyrics first, e.g.,
+@example
+\new ChoirStaff <<
+ \new Voice = "soprano" @{ @emph{music} @}
+ \new Lyrics = "sopranoLyrics" @{ s1 @}
+ \new Lyrics = "tenorLyrics" @{ s1 @}
+ \new Voice = "tenor" @{ @emph{music} @}
+>>
+@end example
+
+and then combine the appropriate melodies and lyric lines
+
+@example
+\context Lyrics = sopranoLyrics \lyricsto "soprano"
+@emph{the lyrics}
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+
+The final input would resemble
+
+@example
+<<\new ChoirStaff << @emph{setup the music} >>
+ \lyricsto "soprano" @emph{etc}
+ \lyricsto "alto" @emph{etc}
+@emph{etc}
+>>
+@end example
+
+@seealso
+
+@c TODO: document \new Staff << Voice \lyricsto >> bug
+Internals Reference: @internalsref{LyricCombineMusic},
+@internalsref{Lyrics}.
+
@node Aligning lyrics to a melody
@subsection Aligning lyrics to a melody
@end itemize
@menu
-* Automatic syllable durations::
-* Another way of entering lyrics::
-* Assigning more than one syllable to a single note::
-* More than one note on a single syllable::
-* Extenders and hyphens::
+* Automatic syllable durations::
+* Manual syllable durations::
+* Multiple syllables to one note::
+* Multiple notes to one syllable::
+* Skipping notes::
+* Extenders and hyphens::
+* Lyrics and repeats::
@end menu
@node Automatic syllable durations
\new Lyrics \lyricsto "blah" @{ LYRICS @}
@end example
-@node Another way of entering lyrics
-@subsubsection Another way of entering lyrics
+@node Manual syllable durations
+@subsubsection Manual syllable durations
Lyrics can also be entered without @code{\addlyrics} or
@code{\lyricsto}. In this case,
syllables are entered like notes -- but with pitches replaced by text -- and the
duration of each syllable must be entered explicitly. For example:
-
+
@example
play2 the4 game2.
sink2 or4 swim2.
@end example
-
+
The alignment to a melody can be specified with the
@code{associatedVoice} property,
-
+
@example
\set associatedVoice = #"lala"
@end example
-
+
@noindent
The value of the property (here: @code{"lala"}) should be the name of
a @internalsref{Voice} context. Without this setting, extender lines
will not be formatted properly.
-
+
Here is an example demonstrating manual lyric durations,
-
+
@lilypond[relative=1,ragged-right,verbatim,fragment,quote]
<< \new Voice = "melody" {
\time 3/4
@end lilypond
@seealso
-
+
Internals Reference: @internalsref{Lyrics}.
-@node Assigning more than one syllable to a single note
-@subsubsection Assigning more than one syllable to a single note
+@node Multiple syllables to one note
+@subsubsection Multiple syllables to one note
@funindex _
@c the new title might be more self-explanatory
-@node More than one note on a single syllable
-@subsubsection More than one note on a single syllable
+@node Multiple notes to one syllable
+@subsubsection Multiple notes to one syllable
@cindex melisma
@cindex melismata
beamed, and automatic beaming (see @ref{Setting automatic beam
behavior}) is switched off.
-@c TODO: there might be some more relevant place for
+@c TODO: there might be some more relevant place for
@c the following link (?)
@cindex SATB
Melismata are not detected automatically, and extender lines must be
inserted by hand.
+@node Skipping notes
+@subsubsection 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 another note.
+
+For example,
+
+@lilypond[verbatim,ragged-right,quote]
+\relative { c c g' }
+\addlyrics {
+ twin -- \skip 4
+ kle
+}
+@end lilypond
+
+
@node Extenders and hyphens
@subsubsection Extenders and hyphens
Internals Reference: @internalsref{LyricExtender},
@internalsref{LyricHyphen}
+@node Lyrics and repeats
+@subsubsection Lyrics and repeats
-@node Vocals and variables
-@subsection Vocals and variables
+@c TODO New section. Add text
+TBC
-@menu
-* Working with lyrics and variables::
-@end menu
-@node Working with lyrics and variables
-@subsubsection Working with lyrics and variables
-
-@cindex lyrics, variables
-
-To define variables containing lyrics, the function @code{\lyricmode}
-must be used. You do not have to enter durations though, if you add
-@code{\addlyrics} or @code{\lyricsto}
-when invoking your variable.
-
-@example
-verseOne = \lyricmode @{ Joy to the world the Lord is come @}
-\score @{
- <<
- \new Voice = "one" \relative c'' @{
- \autoBeamOff
- \time 2/4
- c4 b8. a16 g4. f8 e4 d c2
- @}
- \addlyrics @{ \verseOne @}
- >>
-@}
-@end example
-
-For different or more complex orderings, the best way is to setup the
-hierarchy of staves and lyrics first, e.g.,
-@example
-\new ChoirStaff <<
- \new Voice = "soprano" @{ @emph{music} @}
- \new Lyrics = "sopranoLyrics" @{ s1 @}
- \new Lyrics = "tenorLyrics" @{ s1 @}
- \new Voice = "tenor" @{ @emph{music} @}
->>
-@end example
-
-and then combine the appropriate melodies and lyric lines
-
-@example
-\context Lyrics = sopranoLyrics \lyricsto "soprano"
-@emph{the lyrics}
-@end example
-
-@noindent
-
-The final input would resemble
-
-@example
-<<\new ChoirStaff << @emph{setup the music} >>
- \lyricsto "soprano" @emph{etc}
- \lyricsto "alto" @emph{etc}
-@emph{etc}
->>
-@end example
-
-@seealso
-
-@c TODO: document \new Staff << Voice \lyricsto >> bug
-Internals Reference: @internalsref{LyricCombineMusic},
-@internalsref{Lyrics}.
-
-
-@node Flexibility in placement
-@subsection Flexibility in placement
+@node Placement of lyrics
+@subsection Placement of lyrics
Often, different stanzas of one song are put to one melody in slightly
differing ways. Such variations can still be captured with
@code{\lyricsto}.
@menu
-* Lyrics to multiple notes of a melisma::
-* Divisi lyrics::
-* Switching the melody associated with a lyrics line::
-* Lyrics independent of notes::
+* Divisi lyrics::
+* Lyrics independent of notes::
+* Chants::
+* Spacing out syllables::
+* Centering lyrics between staves::
@end menu
-@node Lyrics to multiple notes of a melisma
-@subsubsection Lyrics to multiple notes of a melisma
-
-One possibility is that the text has a melisma in one stanza, but
-multiple syllables in another one. One solution is to make the faster
-voice ignore the melisma. This is done by setting
-@code{ignoreMelismata} in the Lyrics context.
-
-There is one tricky aspect: the setting for @code{ignoreMelismata}
-must be set one syllable @emph{before} the non-melismatic syllable
-in the text, as shown here,
-
-@c TODO: breaks compile
-@lilypond[verbatim,ragged-right,quote]
-%{
-<<
- \relative \new Voice = "lahlah" {
- \set Staff.autoBeaming = ##f
- c4
- \slurDotted
- f8.[( g16])
- a4
- }
- \new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" {
- more slow -- ly
- }
- \new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" {
- \set ignoreMelismata = ##t % applies to "fas"
- go fas -- ter
- \unset ignoreMelismata
- still
- }
->>
-%}
-@end lilypond
-
-
-The @code{ignoreMelismata} applies to the syllable @q{fas}, so it
-should be entered before @q{go}.
-
-The reverse is also possible: making a lyric line slower than the
-standard. This can be achieved by insert @code{\skip}s into the
-lyrics. For every @code{\skip}, the text will be delayed another note.
-For example,
-
-@lilypond[verbatim,ragged-right,quote]
-\relative { c c g' }
-\addlyrics {
- twin -- \skip 4
- kle
-}
-@end lilypond
-
@node Divisi lyrics
@subsubsection Divisi lyrics
-@node Switching the melody associated with a lyrics line
-@subsubsection Switching the melody associated with a lyrics line
-
-More complex variations in text underlay are possible. It is possible
-to switch the melody for a line of lyrics during the text. This is
-done by setting the @code{associatedVoice} property. In the example
-
-@lilypond[ragged-right,quote]
-<<
- \relative \new Voice = "lahlah" {
- \set Staff.autoBeaming = ##f
- c4
- <<
- \new Voice = "alternative" {
- \voiceOne
- \times 2/3 {
- % show associations clearly.
- \override NoteColumn #'force-hshift = #-3
- f8 f g
- }
- }
- {
- \voiceTwo
- f8.[ g16]
- \oneVoice
- } >>
- a8( b) c
- }
- \new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" {
- Ju -- ras -- sic Park
- }
- \new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" {
- % Tricky: need to set associatedVoice
- % one syllable too soon!
- \set associatedVoice = alternative % applies to "ran"
- Ty --
- ran --
- no --
- \set associatedVoice = lahlah % applies to "rus"
- sau -- rus Rex
- } >>
-@end lilypond
-
-@noindent
-the text for the first stanza is set to a melody called @q{lahlah},
-
-@example
-\new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" @{
- Ju -- ras -- sic Park
-@}
-@end example
-
-
-The second stanza initially is set to the @code{lahlah} context, but
-for the syllable @q{ran}, it switches to a different melody.
-This is achieved with
-@example
-\set associatedVoice = alternative
-@end example
-
-@noindent
-Here, @code{alternative} is the name of the @code{Voice} context
-containing the triplet.
-
-Again, the command must be one syllable too early, before @q{Ty} in
-this case.
-
-@example
-\new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" @{
- \set associatedVoice = alternative % applies to "ran"
- Ty --
- ran --
- no --
- \set associatedVoice = lahlah % applies to "rus"
- sau -- rus Rex
-@}
-@end example
-
-@noindent
-The underlay is switched back to the starting situation by assigning
-@code{lahlah} to @code{associatedVoice}.
-
-
@node Lyrics independent of notes
@subsubsection Lyrics independent of notes
>>
@end lilypond
+@node Chants
+@subsubsection Chants
-@node Spacing vocals
-@subsection Spacing vocals
-
-@menu
-* Spacing lyrics::
-@end menu
+@c TODO Add text from lsr and -user
+TBC
-@node Spacing lyrics
-@subsubsection Spacing lyrics
+@node Spacing out syllables
+@subsubsection Spacing out syllables
@cindex Spacing lyrics
@cindex Lyrics, increasing space between
}
@end lilypond
+@node Centering lyrics between staves
+@subsubsection Centering lyrics between staves
-@node More about stanzas
-@subsection More about stanzas
+@c TODO Add text from -user
+TBC
+
+@node Stanzas
+@subsection Stanzas
@menu
-* Adding stanza numbers ::
-* Adding dynamics marks::
-* Adding singer names::
-* Printing stanzas at the end ::
-* Printing stanzas at the end in multiple columns ::
+* Adding stanza numbers ::
+* Adding dynamics marks to stanzas::
+* Adding singers' names to stanzas::
+* Stanzas with different rhythms::
+* Printing stanzas at the end ::
+* Printing stanzas at the end in multiple columns ::
@end menu
-@node Adding stanza numbers
-@subsubsection Adding stanza numbers
+@node Adding stanza numbers
+@subsubsection Adding stanza numbers
@cindex stanza number
These numbers are put just before the start of the first syllable.
-@node Adding dynamics marks
-@subsubsection Adding dynamics marks
+@node Adding dynamics marks to stanzas
+@subsubsection Adding dynamics marks to stanzas
Stanzas differing in loudness may be indicated by putting a
dynamics mark before each stanza. In LilyPond, everything coming in
>>
@end lilypond
-@node Adding singer names
-@subsubsection Adding singer names
+@node Adding singers' names to stanzas
+@subsubsection Adding singers' names to stanzas
@cindex singer name
@cindex name of singer
}
@end lilypond
+@node Stanzas with different rhythms
+@subsubsection Stanzas with different rhythms
+
+@subsubheading Ignoring melismata
+
+One possibility is that the text has a melisma in one stanza, but
+multiple syllables in another one. One solution is to make the faster
+voice ignore the melisma. This is done by setting
+@code{ignoreMelismata} in the Lyrics context.
+
+There is one tricky aspect: the setting for @code{ignoreMelismata}
+must be set one syllable @emph{before} the non-melismatic syllable
+in the text, as shown here,
+
+@c TODO: breaks compile
+@lilypond[verbatim,ragged-right,quote]
+%{
+<<
+ \relative \new Voice = "lahlah" {
+ \set Staff.autoBeaming = ##f
+ c4
+ \slurDotted
+ f8.[( g16])
+ a4
+ }
+ \new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" {
+ more slow -- ly
+ }
+ \new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" {
+ \set ignoreMelismata = ##t % applies to "fas"
+ go fas -- ter
+ \unset ignoreMelismata
+ still
+ }
+>>
+%}
+@end lilypond
+
+
+The @code{ignoreMelismata} applies to the syllable @q{fas}, so it
+should be entered before @q{go}.
+
-@node Printing stanzas at the end
+@subsubheading Switching to an alternative melody
+
+More complex variations in text underlay are possible. It is possible
+to switch the melody for a line of lyrics during the text. This is
+done by setting the @code{associatedVoice} property. In the example
+
+@lilypond[ragged-right,quote]
+<<
+ \relative \new Voice = "lahlah" {
+ \set Staff.autoBeaming = ##f
+ c4
+ <<
+ \new Voice = "alternative" {
+ \voiceOne
+ \times 2/3 {
+ % show associations clearly.
+ \override NoteColumn #'force-hshift = #-3
+ f8 f g
+ }
+ }
+ {
+ \voiceTwo
+ f8.[ g16]
+ \oneVoice
+ } >>
+ a8( b) c
+ }
+ \new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" {
+ Ju -- ras -- sic Park
+ }
+ \new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" {
+ % Tricky: need to set associatedVoice
+ % one syllable too soon!
+ \set associatedVoice = alternative % applies to "ran"
+ Ty --
+ ran --
+ no --
+ \set associatedVoice = lahlah % applies to "rus"
+ sau -- rus Rex
+ } >>
+@end lilypond
+
+@noindent
+the text for the first stanza is set to a melody called @q{lahlah},
+
+@example
+\new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" @{
+ Ju -- ras -- sic Park
+@}
+@end example
+
+
+The second stanza initially is set to the @code{lahlah} context, but
+for the syllable @q{ran}, it switches to a different melody.
+This is achieved with
+@example
+\set associatedVoice = alternative
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+Here, @code{alternative} is the name of the @code{Voice} context
+containing the triplet.
+
+Again, the command must be one syllable too early, before @q{Ty} in
+this case.
+
+@example
+\new Lyrics \lyricsto "lahlah" @{
+ \set associatedVoice = alternative % applies to "ran"
+ Ty --
+ ran --
+ no --
+ \set associatedVoice = lahlah % applies to "rus"
+ sau -- rus Rex
+@}
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+The underlay is switched back to the starting situation by assigning
+@code{lahlah} to @code{associatedVoice}.
+
+
+@node Printing stanzas at the end
@subsubsection Printing stanzas at the end
Sometimes it is appropriate to have one stanza set
Internals Reference: @internalsref{LyricText}, @internalsref{StanzaNumber},
@internalsref{VocalName}.
-@c TODO: stick elsewhere
-@ignore
-@n ode Other vocal issues
-@s ubsection Other vocal issues
-
-yeah, I'm giving up somewhat by stuffing a bunch of things in
-here. But at least they're in the manual now; it's easier to
-move them around in the manual once they're already here.
-
-Besides, if users complain about everything stuffed in here, I
-can ask them for specific instructions about where to move these
-examples, and that might get them more involved in the docs. -gp
-
-
-@q{Parlato} is spoken without pitch but still with rhythm; it is
-notated by cross note heads. This is demonstrated in
-@ref{Special note heads}.
-@end ignore
-
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