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Appendix E Index

In addition to all the LilyPond commands and keywords, this index lists musical terms and words that relate to each of them, with links to those sections of the manual that describe or discuss that topic. Each link is in two parts. The first part points to the exact location in the manual where the topic appears; the second part points to the start of the section of the manual where that topic is discussed.

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_
_9.1.6 Multiple syllables to one note
_36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
__9.1.8 Extenders and hyphens
-
-3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
-15.3.2 Entering figured bass
\-16.3 Graphical notation
-36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
-_B.13.1 Articulation scripts
--9.1.8 Extenders and hyphens
--B.13.1 Articulation scripts
-!B.13.1 Articulation scripts
-.B.13.1 Articulation scripts
-^B.13.1 Articulation scripts
-+B.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
->B.13.1 Articulation scripts
,
,1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
:
:4.2.2 Tremolo repeats
:15.1.2 Common chords
!
!1.1.3 Accidentals
\!3.1.2 Dynamics
!15.3.2 Entering figured bass
\!15.3.2 Entering figured bass
?
?1.1.3 Accidentals
.
.2.1.1 Durations
'
'1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
‘
‘accent’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘accent’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘accent’ articulationB.13.1 Articulation scripts
‘accentus’ Gregorian articulation17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
‘accentus’ Gregorian articulationB.13.6 Ancient scripts
‘Amazing Grace’, bagpipe example14.2.2 Bagpipe example
‘bachschleifer’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘choral-cautionary’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘choral’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘circulus’ Gregorian articulation17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
‘circulus’ Gregorian articulationB.13.6 Ancient scripts
‘coda’ sign3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘coda’ signB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
‘coda’ sign, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
‘coda’ sign, variant3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘coda’ sign, variant4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
‘coda’ sign, variantB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
‘coda’ sign, with repeats4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
‘default’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘default’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘dodecaphonic-first’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘dodecaphonic-no-repeat’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘dodecaphonic’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘down pralltriller’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘down pralltriller’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘down-bow’ bowing indication3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘down-bow’ bowing indication11.1.2 Bowing indications
‘down-bow’ bowing indicationB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘episem finis’ Gregorian articulation17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
‘episem initium’ Gregorian articulation17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
‘espressivo’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘espressivo’ articulationB.13.1 Articulation scripts
‘flageolet’ harmonics3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘flageolet’ harmonicsB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘forget’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘half-open’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘half-open’ articulationB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘Haydn turn’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘Haydn turn’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘heel’ pedal mark3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘heel’ pedal mark10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
‘heel’ pedal markB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘ictus’ Gregorian articulation17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
‘ictus’ Gregorian articulationB.13.6 Ancient scripts
‘lower mordent’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘lower mordent’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘marcato’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘marcato’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘marcato’ articulationB.13.1 Articulation scripts
‘modern-cautionary’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘modern-cautionary’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘modern-voice-cautionary’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘modern’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘modern’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘modern’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘mordent, lower’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘mordent, lower’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘mordent, upper’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘mordent, upper’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘mordent’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘mordent’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘neo-modern-cautionary’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘neo-modern-voice-cautionary’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘neo-modern-voice’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘neo-modern’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘No Chord’ symbol15.2.1 Printing chord names
‘No Chord’ symbol, customizing15.2.1 Printing chord names
‘no-reset’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘open’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘open’ articulation14.1.2 Fingerings
‘open’ articulationB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘piano-cautionary’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘piano’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘portato’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘portato’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘portato’ articulationB.13.1 Articulation scripts
‘pralltriller, down’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘pralltriller, down’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘pralltriller, long’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘pralltriller, long’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘pralltriller, up’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘pralltriller, up’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘pralltriller’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘pralltriller’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘reverse turn’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘reverse turn’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘segno’ sign3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘segno’ signB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
‘segno’ sign, bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
‘segno’ sign, bar line4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
‘segno’ sign, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
‘segno’ sign, with repeats4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
‘segno’ sign, with repeats4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
‘semicirculus’ Gregorian articulation17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
‘semicirculus’ Gregorian articulationB.13.6 Ancient scripts
‘signum congruentiae’ mensural notationB.13.6 Ancient scripts
‘signum congruentiae’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘slash turn’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘slash turn’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘snappizzicato’ sign3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘snappizzicato’ signB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘staccatissimo’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘staccatissimo’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘staccatissimo’ articulationB.13.1 Articulation scripts
‘staccato’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘staccato’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘staccato’ articulationB.13.1 Articulation scripts
‘stopped’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘stopped’ articulation14.1.2 Fingerings
‘stopped’ articulationB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘teaching’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
‘tenuto’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘tenuto’ articulation3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘tenuto’ articulationB.13.1 Articulation scripts
‘thumb’ fingering3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘thumb’ fingering7.1.2 Fingering instructions
‘thumb’ fingeringB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘toe’ pedal mark3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘toe’ pedal mark10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
‘toe’ pedal markB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘trill’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘trill’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘turn’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘turn’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘turn’ ornament, delayed3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘up pralltriller’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘up pralltriller’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘up-bow’ bowing indication3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘up-bow’ bowing indication11.1.2 Bowing indications
‘up-bow’ bowing indicationB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
‘upper mordent’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
‘upper mordent’ ornamentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
‘voice’ accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
"
"|"2.5.4 Bar and bar number checks
(
(3.2.1 Slurs
\(3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
)
)3.2.1 Slurs
\)3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
[
[2.4.3 Manual beams
\[17.2.2 Ligatures
]
]2.4.3 Manual beams
\]17.2.2 Ligatures
*
*2.1.3 Scaling durations
\*4.1.1 Written-out repeats
\*B.21 Available music functions
/
/2.1.3 Scaling durations
/15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
/15.3.2 Entering figured bass
/+15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
\
\\5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\\15.3.2 Entering figured bass
#
#f (false)B.25 Predefined type predicates
#t (true)B.25 Predefined type predicates
%
\%4.2.1 Percent repeats
%20.1 Structure of a score
%20.5 File structure
\%B.21 Available music functions
%{ … %}20.1 Structure of a score
%{ … %}20.5 File structure
^
\^12.1.3 Default tablatures
^15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
^36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
+
+15.3.2 Entering figured bass
\+15.3.2 Entering figured bass
<
\<3.1.2 Dynamics
<5.1.1 Chorded notes
<...>5.1.1 Chorded notes
<<5.1.3 Simultaneous expressions
<< ... \\ ... >>5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
<< ... >>5.1.3 Simultaneous expressions
<>3.1.2 Dynamics
<>5.1.1 Chorded notes
<>10.1.2 Changing staff manually
=
=1.2.1 Octave checks
\=3.2.1 Slurs
\=B.21 Available music functions
>
\>3.1.2 Dynamics
>5.1.1 Chorded notes
>>5.1.3 Simultaneous expressions
|
|2.5.4 Bar and bar number checks
|2.5.4 Bar and bar number checks
~
~2.1.4 Ties
~9.1.6 Multiple syllables to one note
\~17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\~17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\~B.21 Available music functions
1
15ma1.3.3 Ottava brackets
15mb1.3.3 Ottava brackets
8
8va1.3.3 Ottava brackets
8vb1.3.3 Ottava brackets
A
a due part5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\abs-fontsize8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\abs-fontsizeA.1.1 Font markup
\abs-hspaceA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\abs-vspaceA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
absolute1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
\absoluteB.21 Available music functions
absolute dynamics3.1.2 Dynamics
absolute octave entry1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
absolute octave specification1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
\accent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\accentB.13.1 Articulation scripts
\accentus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
\accentusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
\accepts33.6 Defining new contexts
\accepts33.6 Defining new contexts
\accepts33.7 Context layout order
\acciaccatura2.6.1 Grace notes
acciaccatura2.6.1 Grace notes
\acciaccaturaB.21 Available music functions
acciaccatura, multi-note2.6.1 Grace notes
accidental1.1.3 Accidentals
accidental1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
\accidentalA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
accidental glyph setB.10 Accidental glyph sets
accidental style1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, choral1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, choral-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, default1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, default1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, dodecaphonic1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, dodecaphonic-first1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, dodecaphonic-no-repeat1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, forget1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, modern1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, modern1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, modern1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, modern-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, modern-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, modern-voice-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, neo-modern1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, neo-modern-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, neo-modern-voice1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, neo-modern-voice-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, no-reset1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, piano1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, piano-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, teaching1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental style, voice1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental, alternate glyphs1.3.6 Alternate accidental glyphs
accidental, and simultaneous notes1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental, automatic1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental, cautionary1.1.3 Accidentals
accidental, Gregorian17.4.3 Gregorian accidentals and key signatures
accidental, hiding, on tied notes at start of system1.1.3 Accidentals
accidental, in cadenzas2.3.4 Unmetered music
accidental, in chords1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental, in unmetered music2.3.4 Unmetered music
accidental, Kievan17.5.4 Kievan accidentals
accidental, mensural17.3.7 Mensural accidentals and key signatures
accidental, multi-voice1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
accidental, musica ficta17.3.8 Annotational accidentals (musica ficta)
accidental, on tied note1.1.3 Accidentals
accidental, parenthesized1.1.3 Accidentals
accidental, quarter tone1.1.3 Accidentals
accidental, reminder1.1.3 Accidentals
\accidentalStyle1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
\accidentalStyleB.21 Available music functions
AccidentalSuggestion3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
accordion10.4 Accordion
accordion discant symbol10.4.1 Discant symbols
accordion register symbol10.4.1 Discant symbols
accordion shift symbol10.4.1 Discant symbols
acoustic bassB.15 Percussion notes
acoustic snareB.15 Percussion notes
add-grace-property2.6.1 Grace notes
add-stem-support7.1.2 Fingering instructions
add-toc-item!21.7 Table of contents
\addChordShape12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
\addChordShapeB.21 Available music functions
adding custom fret diagram12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
adding white background, to textA.1.8 Other markup commands
\addInstrumentDefinitionB.21 Available music functions
addition, in chords15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
additional voices in polyphonic music5.2.3 Collision resolution
additionalPitchPrefix15.2.2 Customizing chord names
additive time signature2.3.1 Time signature
\addlyrics9.1.3 Aligning lyrics to a melody
\addlyrics9.1.4 Automatic syllable durations
\addlyrics9.1.4 Automatic syllable durations
\addQuote6.3.2 Quoting other voices
\addQuoteB.21 Available music functions
\addToTagGroup22.2.2 Using tags
\addToTagGroupB.21 Available music functions
adjusting start and end, slur3.2.1 Slurs
\aeolian1.3.2 Key signature
Aeolian1.3.2 Key signature
\after3.1.2 Dynamics
\after4.2.1 Percent repeats
\afterB.21 Available music functions
\afterGrace2.6.1 Grace notes
\afterGraceB.21 Available music functions
afterGraceFractionB.20 Technical glossary
agogoB.15 Percussion notes
Aiken shape note head1.4.3 Shape note heads
Aiken shape note head, thin variant1.4.3 Shape note heads
\aikenHeads1.4.3 Shape note heads
\aikenHeadsMinor1.4.3 Shape note heads
\aikenThinHeads1.4.3 Shape note heads
\aikenThinHeadsMinor1.4.3 Shape note heads
al coda4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
al fine4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
al niente, hairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
\alias33.6 Defining new contexts
\alias33.6 Defining new contexts
align to object36.9.4 Using the break-alignable-interface
\align-on-otherA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
alignAboveContext6.2.2 Ossia staves
alignAboveContext9.2.2 Placing lyrics vertically
alignAboveContext33.7 Context layout order
alignBelowContext6.2.2 Ossia staves
alignBelowContext9.2.2 Placing lyrics vertically
alignBelowContext9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
alignBelowContext33.7 Context layout order
aligning markup8.2.3 Text alignment
aligning markup text8.2.3 Text alignment
aligning text8.2.3 Text alignment
aligning to cadenza2.6.2 Aligning to cadenzas
alignment, bar numbers2.5.3 Bar numbers
alignment, breaking vertical, dynamics3.1.2 Dynamics
alignment, breaking vertical, text scripts3.1.2 Dynamics
alignment, horizontal, lyrics9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
alignment, horizontal, melisma9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
alignment, text, commands8.2.3 Text alignment
alignment, vertical, dynamics3.1.2 Dynamics
alignment, vertical, text8.2.3 Text alignment
alignment, vertical, text scripts3.1.2 Dynamics
alistB.20 Technical glossary
alla breve2.3.1 Time signature
alla breve2.3.1 Time signature
alla coda4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
\allowBreak2.5.1 Bar lines
\allowBreak28.1 Line breaking
\allowPageTurn28.2.7 Optimal page turning
\allowPageTurnB.21 Available music functions
\allowVoltaHookB.21 Available music functions
alpha transparency7.1.5 Coloring objects
alteration, figured bass, glyphs15.3.2 Entering figured bass
alteration, figured bass, position15.3.2 Entering figured bass
\alterBroken36.4.1 Modifying broken spanners
\alterBrokenB.21 Available music functions
altered chord15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
alternate accidental glyph1.3.6 Alternate accidental glyphs
alternate fretboard table12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
alternating time signature2.3.1 Time signature
\alternative4.1.3 Alternative endings
\alternative4.1.4 Other variation in repeated sections
alternative chord name15.2.2 Customizing chord names
alternative ending4.1.3 Alternative endings
alternative ending, and lyrics9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
alternative ending, with ties2.1.4 Ties
alternative melody, switching to9.3.5 Stanzas with different rhythms
alternative style, of breve notes2.1.1 Durations
alto clef1.3.1 Clef
alto clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
alto varC clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
ambitus1.3.7 Ambitus
ambitus, line gap1.3.7 Ambitus
ambitus, multiple voices1.3.7 Ambitus
ambitus, per voice1.3.7 Ambitus
ambitus, placement1.3.7 Ambitus
ambitusAfter1.3.7 Ambitus
\ambitusAfterB.21 Available music functions
AmbitusLine1.3.7 Ambitus
anacrusis2.3.3 Upbeats
anacrusis, in a repeat4.1.2 Simple repeats
analysis bracket, musicological7.2.4 Analysis brackets
analysis bracket, with label7.2.4 Analysis brackets
ancient clef1.3.1 Clef
ancient music clef17.3.2 Mensural clefs
ancient music clefB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
angled hairpin36.8.1 Rotating layout objects
annotate moving by spacing, in textA.1.8 Other markup commands
\annotate-movingA.1.8 Other markup commands
annotate-spacing31.1 Displaying spacing
annotate-spacingB.23 Paper variables
anthem9.5 Choral
\append-to-tag22.2.2 Using tags
\append-to-tagA.1.8 Other markup commands
\appendToTag22.2.2 Using tags
\appendToTagB.21 Available music functions
\appendToTagMarkup22.2.2 Using tags
\appendToTagMarkupB.21 Available music functions
\applyContext33.2 Creating and referencing contexts
\applyContextB.21 Available music functions
\applyMusicB.21 Available music functions
\applyOutputB.21 Available music functions
\applySwing24.9.2 The swing script
\applySwingWithOffset24.9.2 The swing script
\appoggiatura2.6.1 Grace notes
appoggiatura2.6.1 Grace notes
\appoggiaturaB.21 Available music functions
approximate pitch1.1.4 Approximate pitches
\approximatePitch1.1.4 Approximate pitches
\approximatePitchB.21 Available music functions
Arabic improvisation18.2.4 Arabic time signatures
Arabic key signatures18.2.3 Arabic key signatures
Arabic maqam18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
Arabic music18.2.1 References for Arabic music
Arabic music example18.2.5 Arabic music example
Arabic music template18.2.5 Arabic music example
Arabic note name18.2.2 Arabic note names
Arabic semi-flat symbol18.2.2 Arabic note names
Arabic time signatures18.2.4 Arabic time signatures
\arabicStringNumbers12.1.2 String number indications
\arpeggio3.3.2 Arpeggio
arpeggio3.3.2 Arpeggio
arpeggio symbol, special3.3.2 Arpeggio
arpeggio-direction3.3.2 Arpeggio
arpeggio, and ties2.1.4 Ties
arpeggio, cross-staff parenthesis-style3.3.2 Arpeggio
arpeggio, cross-voice3.3.2 Arpeggio
\arpeggioArrowDown3.3.2 Arpeggio
\arpeggioArrowDownB.21 Available music functions
\arpeggioArrowUp3.3.2 Arpeggio
\arpeggioArrowUpB.21 Available music functions
\arpeggioBracket3.3.2 Arpeggio
\arpeggioBracketB.21 Available music functions
\arpeggioNormal3.3.2 Arpeggio
\arpeggioNormalB.21 Available music functions
\arpeggioParenthesis3.3.2 Arpeggio
\arpeggioParenthesisB.21 Available music functions
\arpeggioParenthesisDashed3.3.2 Arpeggio
\arpeggioParenthesisDashedB.21 Available music functions
arranger21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
Arrastre7.1.3 Gliding fingers
\arrow-head8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\arrow-headA.1.3 Graphical markup
\articulate24.9.1 The articulate script
articulate.ly script24.9.1 The articulate script
articulationB.13 List of articulations
articulation-event6.3.2 Quoting other voices
articulation, accent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, accent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, accentB.13.1 Articulation scripts
articulation, bachschleifer3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, default values, modifying3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, espressivo3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, espressivoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
articulation, Gregorian17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
articulation, Gregorian, accentus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
articulation, Gregorian, accentusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
articulation, Gregorian, circulus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
articulation, Gregorian, circulusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
articulation, Gregorian, episem finis17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
articulation, Gregorian, episem initium17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
articulation, Gregorian, ictus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
articulation, Gregorian, ictusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
articulation, Gregorian, semicirculus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
articulation, Gregorian, semicirculusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
articulation, half-open3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, half-openB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
articulation, marcato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, marcato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, marcatoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
articulation, open3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, open14.1.2 Fingerings
articulation, openB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
articulation, portato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, portato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, portatoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
articulation, staccatissimo3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, staccatissimo3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, staccatissimoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
articulation, staccato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, staccato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, staccatoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
articulation, stopped3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, stopped14.1.2 Fingerings
articulation, stoppedB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
articulation, tenuto3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, tenuto3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
articulation, tenutoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
artificial harmonics11.1.3 Harmonics
\ascendens17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\ascendens17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\assertBeamQuantB.21 Available music functions
\assertBeamSlopeB.21 Available music functions
associatedVoice9.1.3 Aligning lyrics to a melody
associatedVoice9.1.4 Automatic syllable durations
associatedVoice9.3.5 Stanzas with different rhythms
association listB.20 Technical glossary
\atLeft3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\atLeftB.21 Available music functions
\atRight3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\atRightB.21 Available music functions
\auctum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\auctum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
aug15.1.2 Common chords
augmentation dot, changing number2.1.1 Durations
\augmentum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\augmentumB.21 Available music functions
auto-beaming, properties for time signatures2.3.1 Time signature
auto-first-page-number26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
auto-first-page-numberB.23 Paper variables
\auto-footnoteA.1.8 Other markup commands
autoBeaming2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
autoBeaming33.1.1 Output definitions – blueprints for contexts
\autoBeamOff2.4.1 Automatic beams
\autoBeamOff10.1.4 Staff-change lines
\autoBeamOn2.4.1 Automatic beams
\autoBreaksOff28.1 Line breaking
\autoBreaksOn28.1 Line breaking
\autoChange10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
\autoChangeB.21 Available music functions
\autoChange, and relative music10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
\autoLineBreaksOff28.1 Line breaking
\autoLineBreaksOn28.1 Line breaking
automatic accidental1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
automatic bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
automatic chord diagram12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
automatic fret diagram12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
automatic part combining5.2.5 Automatic part combining
automatic replacement, of strings22.4.3 ASCII aliases
automatic staff change10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
\autoPageBreaksOff28.2.1 Manual page breaking
\autoPageBreaksOn28.2.1 Manual page breaking
B
\bachschleifer3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
bachschleifer3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
backslashed digitA.1.8 Other markup commands
\backslashed-digitA.1.8 Other markup commands
bagpipe14.2.1 Bagpipe definitions
bagpipe, example14.2.2 Bagpipe example
balance, in MIDI24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
balloon7.2.2 Balloon help
balloon help7.2.2 Balloon help
Balloon_engraver7.2.2 Balloon help
\balloonGrobText7.2.2 Balloon help
\balloonGrobTextB.21 Available music functions
\balloonLengthOff7.2.2 Balloon help
\balloonLengthOn7.2.2 Balloon help
\balloonText7.2.2 Balloon help
\balloonTextB.21 Available music functions
banjo tablature12 Fretted string instruments
banjo tablature12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
banjo tuning12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
banjo-c-tuning12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
banjo-double-c-tuning12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
banjo-double-d-tuning12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
banjo-modal-tuning12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
banjo-open-d-tuning12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
banjo-open-dm-tuning12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
banjo-open-g-tuning12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
\bar2.5.1 Bar lines
\bar2.5.1 Bar lines
\barB.21 Available music functions
bar check, with repeats4.1.2 Simple repeats
bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, automatic2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, avoided by lyrics9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
bar line, between staves2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, between staves6.1.2 Grouping staves
bar line, cadenzas2.3.4 Unmetered music
bar line, caesura2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, caesura2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, default2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, default, changing2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, defining2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, dotted2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, double2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, double2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, double2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, double2.5.7 Section divisions
bar line, final2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, final2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, final2.5.7 Section divisions
bar line, for repeat at start of piece4.1.2 Simple repeats
bar line, hairpin, stopping at3.1.2 Dynamics
bar line, in ChordNames15.2.2 Customizing chord names
bar line, in Gregorian chant17.4.4 Divisiones
bar line, in hymns9.7.4 Phrase bar lines in hymn tunes
bar line, in Kievan chant17.5.5 Kievan bar lines
bar line, in markupA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
bar line, invisible2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, listB.16 List of bar lines
bar line, manual2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, measure2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, phrase2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, phrase2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, repeat2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, section2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, section2.5.7 Section divisions
bar line, segno2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, segno2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, segno4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
bar line, short2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, single2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, submeasure2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, symbols on8.1.5 Text marks
bar line, text over8.1.5 Text marks
bar line, tick2.5.1 Bar lines
bar line, underlying repeat2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
bar line, unmetered music2.3.4 Unmetered music
bar number2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number2.6.3 Time administration
bar number, alignment2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, alternative, in repeat4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
bar number, broken measure2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, cadenzas2.3.4 Unmetered music
bar number, centered2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, check2.5.4 Bar and bar number checks
bar number, collision2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, modulo bar number2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, printed at regular intervals2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, printed in first measure2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, regular spacing2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, removal2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, style2.5.3 Bar numbers
bar number, unmetered music2.3.4 Unmetered music
bar number, with letter, in repeat4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
\bar-lineA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
bar, check2.5.4 Bar and bar number checks
baritone clef1.3.1 Clef
baritone clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
baritone varC clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
baritone varF clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
BarNumber2.5.3 Bar numbers
\barNumberCheck2.5.4 Bar and bar number checks
\barNumberCheckB.21 Available music functions
barNumberVisibility2.5.3 Bar numbers
barré indication12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
barré line12.2.1 Indicating position and barring
Bartók pizzicato11.1.4 Snap (Bartók) pizzicato
bartype2.5.1 Bar lines
base-shortest-duration30.1 Horizontal spacing overview
bassB.15 Percussion notes
bass clef1.3.1 Clef
bass clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
bass note, for chords15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
bass, figured15.3.1 Introduction to figured bass
bass, thorough15.3.1 Introduction to figured bass
\bassFigureExtendersOff15.3.2 Entering figured bass
\bassFigureExtendersOn15.3.2 Entering figured bass
\bassFigureStaffAlignmentDown15.3.3 Displaying figured bass
\bassFigureStaffAlignmentNeutral15.3.3 Displaying figured bass
\bassFigureStaffAlignmentUp15.3.3 Displaying figured bass
basso continuo15.3.1 Introduction to figured bass
\beamA.1.3 Graphical markup
beam-like flags2.4.3 Manual beams
beam, cadenzas2.3.4 Unmetered music
beam, cross-staff10.1.2 Changing staff manually
beam, customizing rules2.4.1 Automatic beams
beam, endings, in a score2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beam, endings, with multiple voices2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beam, feathered2.4.4 Feathered beams
beam, horizontal12.1.3 Default tablatures
beam, in tablature12.1.3 Default tablatures
beam, line breaks2.4.1 Automatic beams
beam, manual2.4.1 Automatic beams
beam, manual2.4.3 Manual beams
beam, nibs2.4.3 Manual beams
beam, \partCombine with \autoBeamOff2.4.1 Automatic beams
beam, slashed2.4.5 Slashed beams
beam, subdividing2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beam, unmetered music2.3.4 Unmetered music
beam, with knee gap, changing2.4.1 Automatic beams
beam, with lyrics2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beam, with melisma2.4.1 Automatic beams
beam, with polymetric meters2.3.5 Polymetric notation
\beamBreak2.4.3 Manual beams
beamed tuplet, line break within2.1.2 Tuplets
\beamExceptions2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
\beamExceptionsB.21 Available music functions
beaming, strict-beat2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beaming, time signature default properties2.3.1 Time signature
beamlet, orientation2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beat repeat4.2.1 Percent repeats
beat, grouping2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beatBase2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beatBase2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beats per minute2.3.2 Metronome marks
beatStructure2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beatStructure2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
beginners’ music1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
\bendAfter3.2.4 Falls and doits
\bendAfterB.21 Available music functions
\bendHold12.1.3 Default tablatures
\bendHoldB.21 Available music functions
bending, string, in tablature12.1.3 Default tablatures
\bendStartLevel12.1.3 Default tablatures
\bendStartLevelB.21 Available music functions
Bézier curve, control points36.11.1 Modifying ties and slurs
big point (bp)36.2 Distances and measurements
binding gutter26.5.2 \paper variables for two-sided mode
binding-offset26.5.2 \paper variables for two-sided mode
binding-offsetB.23 Paper variables
bisbigliando10.5.1 References for harps
bison programB.20 Technical glossary
bitmap fonts8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
black mensural clef17.3.2 Mensural clefs
black mensural clefB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
\blackTriangleMarkup15.2.2 Customizing chord names
blank-after-score-page-penalty26.6.2 \paper variables for page breaking
blank-after-score-page-penaltyB.23 Paper variables
blank-last-page-penalty26.6.2 \paper variables for page breaking
blank-last-page-penaltyB.23 Paper variables
blank-page-penalty26.6.2 \paper variables for page breaking
blank-page-penaltyB.23 Paper variables
block chord3.3.2 Arpeggio
block comment20.1 Structure of a score
block comment20.5 File structure
blot-diameterB.23 Paper variables
BNFB.20 Technical glossary
\bold8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\boldA.1.1 Font markup
bongoB.15 Percussion notes
\book20.2 Multiple scores in a book
\book20.2 Multiple scores in a book
\book20.5 File structure
book-titleB.23 Paper variables
book-title-propertiesB.23 Paper variables
\book, and \layout20.2 Multiple scores in a book
\book, and variables20.2 Multiple scores in a book
bookmarks21.6 Reference to page numbers
bookmarks21.7 Table of contents
\bookOutputNameB.21 Available music functions
\bookOutputSuffixB.21 Available music functions
\bookpart20.2 Multiple scores in a book
\bookpart20.5 File structure
\bookpart28.2.1 Manual page breaking
bookpart-level-page-numbering26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
bookpart-level-page-numberingB.23 Paper variables
\bookpart, and \layout20.2 Multiple scores in a book
\bookpart, and variables20.2 Multiple scores in a book
bookTitleMarkup21.2.2 Custom layout for titles
bookTitleMarkupB.23 Paper variables
Bottom33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
bottom-margin26.3 Fixed vertical spacing \paper variables
bottom-marginB.23 Paper variables
bounding box36.3 Dimensions
bounding box, of glyphA.1.8 Other markup commands
bowing indication11.1.2 Bowing indications
bowing, down3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
bowing, downB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
bowing, up3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
bowing, upB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
\box8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\boxA.1.1 Font markup
\bp36.2 Distances and measurements
bpB.23 Paper variables
brace, at start of single staff6.1.2 Grouping staves
brace, in markupA.1.8 Other markup commands
brace, nested6.1.3 Nested staff groups
brace, vertical6.1.2 Grouping staves
\bracket3.1.3 New dynamic marks
\bracket8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
bracket7.1.8 Parentheses
bracket7.2.4 Analysis brackets
\bracketA.1.3 Graphical markup
bracket, angle5.1.1 Chorded notes
bracket, at start of single staff6.1.2 Grouping staves
bracket, cross-staff10.1.4 Staff-change lines
bracket, horizontal7.2.4 Analysis brackets
bracket, nested6.1.3 Nested staff groups
bracket, non-arpeggiato3.3.2 Arpeggio
bracket, phrasing7.2.4 Analysis brackets
bracket, phrasing, with label7.2.4 Analysis brackets
bracket, square, at start of staff group6.1.2 Grouping staves
bracket, vertical6.1.2 Grouping staves
bracket, vertical, marking divided voices9.5.2 Score layouts for choral
bracket, volta4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
\break28.1 Line breaking
break-align symbol30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
break-align-orders30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
break-align-symbolB.19 Grobs and their break-align symbols
break-align-symbols36.9.4 Using the break-alignable-interface
break-visibility36.7.4 Using break-visibility
break, in unmetered music2.3.4 Unmetered music
breakable2.4.1 Automatic beams
breakable glissando3.3.1 Glissando
\breakAlignInsertB.21 Available music functions
breakbefore21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
\breakDynamicSpan3.1.2 Dynamics
breaking lines28.1 Line breaking
breaking pages30.5 Line width
breaking vertical alignment of dynamics3.1.2 Dynamics
breath mark3.2.3 Breath marks
breath mark symbol, changing3.2.3 Breath marks
breath mark symbol, listB.14 List of breath marks
\breathe3.2.3 Breath marks
\breatheB.21 Available music functions
\breve2.1.1 Durations
\breve2.2.1 Rests
breve note, alternative style2.1.1 Durations
breve rest2.2.1 Rests
broken chord3.3.2 Arpeggio
broken spanner, modifying36.4.1 Modifying broken spanners
C
C clef1.3.1 Clef
C clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
cabasaB.15 Percussion notes
cadenza2.3.4 Unmetered music
cadenza2.6.2 Aligning to cadenzas
cadenza, accidentals2.3.4 Unmetered music
cadenza, aligning to2.6.2 Aligning to cadenzas
cadenza, bar lines2.3.4 Unmetered music
cadenza, bar numbers2.3.4 Unmetered music
cadenza, beams2.3.4 Unmetered music
cadenza, line breaks2.3.4 Unmetered music
cadenza, page breaks2.3.4 Unmetered music
\cadenzaOff2.3.4 Unmetered music
\cadenzaOn2.3.4 Unmetered music
\caesura2.2.4 Caesuras
\caesura2.2.4 Caesuras
\caesura2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\caesura2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
caesura2.2.4 Caesuras
\caesura9.7.4 Phrase bar lines in hymn tunes
\caesura17.4.4 Divisiones
\caesura17.5.5 Kievan bar lines
\caesuraB.21 Available music functions
caesura bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
caesura bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
caesura bar line, in hymns9.7.4 Phrase bar lines in hymn tunes
caesura bar line, in Kievan chant17.5.5 Kievan bar lines
callbackB.20 Technical glossary
canticle9.7 Chants psalms and hymns
canticle9.7.2 Setting a chant
capo12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
\capsA.1.1 Font markup
cautionary accidental1.1.3 Accidentals
\cavum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\cavum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\center-align8.2.3 Text alignment
\center-alignA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\center-column8.2.3 Text alignment
\center-columnA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
centered dynamics in piano music10.1.1 References for keyboards
centering column of textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
centering text on page8.2.3 Text alignment
centimeter (cm)36.2 Distances and measurements
CFF2, font format8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
\change10.1.2 Changing staff manually
changing breath mark symbol3.2.3 Breath marks
changing chord separator15.2.2 Customizing chord names
changing direction of text columnA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
changing font8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
changing instrument name6.3.1 Instrument names
changing number of augmentation dots2.1.1 Durations
changing properties35.2 \set and \unset
changing properties35.6 \tweak and \single
changing staff automatically10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
changing staff manually10.1.2 Changing staff manually
changing tempo without metronome mark2.3.2 Metronome marks
changing tuplet number2.1.2 Tuplets
chant9.7 Chants psalms and hymns
chant9.7.2 Setting a chant
\charA.1.8 Other markup commands
character name9.6.2 Character names
chart, fingering14.1.2 Fingerings
check mark3.2.3 Breath marks
check-consistency26.5.1 \paper variables for widths and margins
check-consistencyB.23 Paper variables
Chinese cymbalB.15 Percussion notes
choir staff6.1.2 Grouping staves
ChoirStaff33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
choral1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
choral tenor clef1.3.1 Clef
choral-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
chord5.1.1 Chorded notes
chord15.1 Chord mode
chord15.2.1 Printing chord names
chord bracket3.3.2 Arpeggio
chord bracket, cross-staff10.1.4 Staff-change lines
chord diagram12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
chord diagram12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
chord diagram, automatic12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
chord grid15.2.3 Chord grids
chord mode15.1.1 Chord mode overview
chord name15.1.1 Chord mode overview
chord name15.2.1 Printing chord names
chord name, exceptions15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chord name, with fret diagrams12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
chord separator, changing15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chord shape, for fretted instrument12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
chord slur3.3.2 Arpeggio
chord step, altering15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
chord, accidentals in1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
chord, alternative name15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chord, and relative octave entry1.1.2 Relative octave entry
chord, and tie2.1.4 Ties
chord, block3.3.2 Arpeggio
chord, broken3.3.2 Arpeggio
chord, cross-staff10.1.4 Staff-change lines
chord, empty2.6.1 Grace notes
chord, empty3.1.2 Dynamics
chord, empty5.1.1 Chorded notes
chord, empty10.1.2 Changing staff manually
chord, fingering7.1.2 Fingering instructions
chord, glissando, in tablatures12.1.3 Default tablatures
chord, inversion15.1.4 Chord inversions and specific voicings
chord, jazz15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chord, major 7, layout15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chord, modifying a single note35.6 \tweak and \single
chord, power12.2.3 Indicating power chords
chord, quality15.1.2 Common chords
chord, relative pitch5.1.1 Chorded notes
chord, repetition5.1.2 Chord repetition
chord, repetition12.1.3 Default tablatures
chord, rolled3.3.2 Arpeggio
chord, rotating15.1.4 Chord inversions and specific voicings
chord, splitting across staves with \autoChange10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
chord, suppressing repeated12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
chord, suppressing repeated15.2.1 Printing chord names
chord, voicing15.1.4 Chord inversions and specific voicings
chord, volta repeat, below15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chordChanges12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
chordChanges15.2.1 Printing chord names
ChordGrid15.2.3 Chord grids
ChordGrid33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
ChordGridScore33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
\chordmode1.1.2 Relative octave entry
\chordmode1.2.2 Transpose
\chordmode12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
\chordmode19 Input modes
chordNameExceptions15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chordNameExceptions15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chordNameLowercaseMinor15.2.2 Customizing chord names
ChordNames12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
ChordNames33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
ChordNames, with bar lines15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chordNameSeparator15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chordNameSeparator15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chordNoteNamer15.2.2 Customizing chord names
chordPrefixSpacer15.2.2 Customizing chord names
\chordRepeats12.1.3 Default tablatures
\chordRepeatsB.21 Available music functions
chordRootNamer15.2.2 Customizing chord names
\chords15.2.1 Printing chord names
\chords19 Input modes
\chordSlur3.3.2 Arpeggio
chorus level, in MIDI24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
Christian Harmony note head1.4.3 Shape note heads
church mode1.3.2 Key signature
church rest6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
\circle8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\circleA.1.3 Graphical markup
circling textA.1.3 Graphical markup
\circulus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
\circulusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
clavesB.15 Percussion notes
clef1.1.3 Accidentals
\clef1.3.1 Clef
clef1.3.1 Clef
\clefB.21 Available music functions
clef17.4.2 Gregorian clefs
clef17.5.2 Kievan clefs
clef, alto1.3.1 Clef
clef, altoB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, alto varCB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, ancient1.3.1 Clef
clef, ancient music17.3.2 Mensural clefs
clef, ancient musicB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
clef, baritone1.3.1 Clef
clef, baritone varCB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, baritone varFB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, bass1.3.1 Clef
clef, bassB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, black mensural17.3.2 Mensural clefs
clef, black mensuralB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
clef, C1.3.1 Clef
clef, CB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, F1.3.1 Clef
clef, FB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, french1.3.1 Clef
clef, frenchB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, G1.3.1 Clef
clef, GB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, G2B.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, GGB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, Kievan17.3.2 Mensural clefs
clef, KievanB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
clef, mensural17.3.2 Mensural clefs
clef, mensuralB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
clef, mezzo-soprano1.3.1 Clef
clef, mezzo-sopranoB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, moderntab12.1.4 Custom tablatures
clef, percussion13.1.2 Basic percussion notation
clef, percussionB.11.2 Percussion staff clef
clef, Petrucci17.3.2 Mensural clefs
clef, PetrucciB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
clef, soprano1.3.1 Clef
clef, sopranoB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, style17.3.2 Mensural clefs
clef, styleB.11 Clef styles
clef, subbass1.3.1 Clef
clef, subbassB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, tab12.1.4 Custom tablatures
clef, tabB.11.3 Tab staff clefs
clef, tenor1.3.1 Clef
clef, tenorB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, tenor GB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, tenor varCB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, transposing1.3.1 Clef
clef, treble1.3.1 Clef
clef, trebleB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, tweaking properties1.3.1 Clef
clef, varbaritone1.3.1 Clef
clef, varbaritoneB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, varCB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, violin1.3.1 Clef
clef, violinB.11.1 Standard clefs
clef, visibility following explicit change36.7.5 Special considerations
clef, visibility of transposition36.7.5 Special considerations
clef, with cue notes1.3.1 Clef
clip-regions23.1 Extracting fragments of music
clip-regionsB.23 Paper variables
closureB.20 Technical glossary
cluster5.1.4 Clusters
\cm36.2 Distances and measurements
cmB.23 Paper variables
\coda3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
coda4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
\codaA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\codaB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
coda sign, variantB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
\codaMark2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\codaMark4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
\codaMark4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
\codaMarkB.21 Available music functions
collision5.2.3 Collision resolution
collision, bar number2.5.3 Bar numbers
collision, cross-staff voices10.1.2 Changing staff manually
collision, ignoring5.1.3 Simultaneous expressions
collision, ignoring5.2.3 Collision resolution
color7.1.5 Coloring objects
color7.1.5 Coloring objects
color blind7.1.5 Coloring objects
color fonts8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
color, CSS-like codes7.1.5 Coloring objects
color, in chord7.1.5 Coloring objects
color, listB.7 List of colors
color, RGB7.1.5 Coloring objects
color, suitable for dichromatismB.7 List of colors
coloring note7.1.5 Coloring objects
coloring note, in chord7.1.5 Coloring objects
coloring object7.1.5 Coloring objects
coloring object36.7.3 Painting objects white
coloring textA.1.8 Other markup commands
coloring voice5.2.2 Voice styles
\column8.2.3 Text alignment
\columnA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
column30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
\column-linesA.2 Text markup list commands
column, text8.1.6 Separate text
column, text8.2.3 Text alignment
\combine8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\combineA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
combining parts5.2.5 Automatic part combining
combining parts, changing text5.2.5 Automatic part combining
comma interval18.3.1 References for Turkish classical music
comment20.1 Structure of a score
comment20.5 File structure
common time2.3.1 Time signature
common-shortest-duration30.1 Horizontal spacing overview
Completion_heads_engraver2.3.6 Automatic note splitting
Completion_heads_engraver17.6.4 Ancient and modern from one source
Completion_rest_engraver2.3.6 Automatic note splitting
Completion_rest_engraver17.6.4 Ancient and modern from one source
complex time signature2.3.1 Time signature
composer21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
\compound-meterA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\compressEmptyMeasures6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
compressing music2.1.3 Scaling durations
\compressMMRests2.2.3 Full measure rests
\compressMMRests2.2.3 Full measure rests
\compressMMRests6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
\compressMMRestsB.21 Available music functions
\concatA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
concatenating textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
condensing rests2.2.3 Full measure rests
conducting signs2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
congaB.15 Percussion notes
\consists33.4 Modifying context plug-ins
\consists33.6 Defining new contexts
\consists33.6 Defining new contexts
constante hairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
contemporary glissando3.3.1 Glissando
\context33.2 Creating and referencing contexts
\context33.5.1 Changing all contexts of the same type
context definitions, with MIDI24.4.3 Setting MIDI block properties
context property, changing default33.5 Changing context default settings
context-spec-music5.2.3 Collision resolution
context, adding alias33.6 Defining new contexts
context, creating and referencing33.2 Creating and referencing contexts
context, defining in MIDI33.6 Defining new contexts
context, defining new33.6 Defining new contexts
context, implicit33.7 Context layout order
\context, in \layout block33.5.1 Changing all contexts of the same type
context, keeping alive33.3 Keeping contexts alive
context, layout order33.7 Context layout order
context, lifetime33.3 Keeping contexts alive
context, overlaying multiple6.1.2 Grouping staves
context, properties35.2 \set and \unset
context, Score-level33.6 Defining new contexts
\contextPropertyCheckB.21 Available music functions
continuation, of notes16.3 Graphical notation
control pitch1.2.1 Octave checks
control point, Bézier curve36.11.1 Modifying ties and slurs
control point, tweaking35.6 \tweak and \single
controlling general text alignmentA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
controlpitch1.2.1 Octave checks
copyright21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
copyright sign22.4.2 Unicode
count visibility, of percent repeats4.2.1 Percent repeats
counter, percent repeat4.2.1 Percent repeats
countPercentRepeats4.2.1 Percent repeats
cowbellB.15 Percussion notes
\cr3.1.2 Dynamics
crash cymbalB.15 Percussion notes
creating a tableA.2 Text markup list commands
creating empty text objectA.1.8 Other markup commands
creating horizontal space, in textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
creating horizontal space, in textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
creating text fractionA.1.8 Other markup commands
creating vertical space, in textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
creating vertical space, in textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
creating vertical space, in textA.1.8 Other markup commands
\cresc3.1.2 Dynamics
crescendo3.1.2 Dynamics
crescendo-event6.3.2 Quoting other voices
crescendoSpanner3.1.2 Dynamics
crescendoText3.1.2 Dynamics
\crescHairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
\crescTextCresc3.1.2 Dynamics
cross1.4.1 Special note heads
cross note head1.4.1 Special note heads
cross-staff beam10.1.2 Changing staff manually
cross-staff chord10.1.4 Staff-change lines
cross-staff chord bracket10.1.4 Staff-change lines
cross-staff collision10.1.2 Changing staff manually
cross-staff line10.1.4 Staff-change lines
cross-staff note10.1.2 Changing staff manually
cross-staff note10.1.4 Staff-change lines
cross-staff parenthesis-style arpeggio3.3.2 Arpeggio
cross-staff stem10.1.4 Staff-change lines
cross-staff tremolo4.2.2 Tremolo repeats
cross-voice arpeggio3.3.2 Arpeggio
\crossStaff10.1.4 Staff-change lines
\crossStaffB.21 Available music functions
CSS color codes7.1.5 Coloring objects
cue clef1.3.1 Clef
cue note6.3.2 Quoting other voices
cue note6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
cue note, formatting6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
cue note, removing6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
cue, in vocal score9.6.3 Musical cues
cue, musical9.6.3 Musical cues
\cueClef6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
\cueClefB.21 Available music functions
\cueClefUnset6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
\cueClefUnsetB.21 Available music functions
\cueDuring6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
\cueDuringB.21 Available music functions
\cueDuring, and tags22.2.2 Using tags
\cueDuringWithClef6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
\cueDuringWithClefB.21 Available music functions
CueVoice6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
CueVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
cuicaB.15 Percussion notes
currentBarNumber2.5.3 Bar numbers
currentBarNumber2.6.3 Time administration
custodes17.2.3 Custodes
custom fret diagram12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
custom fret diagram12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
custom fret diagram, adding12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
custom fretboard fret diagram12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
custom metronome mark markup2.3.2 Metronome marks
custom rehearsal mark2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
custom string tuning12.1.4 Custom tablatures
customized fret diagram12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
customizing chord name15.2.2 Customizing chord names
\customTabClefA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
custos17.2.3 Custodes
cut time2.3.1 Time signature
cymbal, variousB.15 Percussion notes
D
D.C.4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
D.C., manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
D.S.4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
D.S., forced at start4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
D.S., manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
da capo4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
da capo, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
dal segno4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
dal segno, forced at start4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
dal segno, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
dampened note, on fretted instrument12.2.2 Indicating harmonics and dampened notes
dash patterns, slur3.2.1 Slurs
dash patterns, slur3.2.1 Slurs
\dashBang3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\dashDash3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\dashDot3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
dashed phrasing slur3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
dashed slur3.2.1 Slurs
dashed tie2.1.4 Ties
\dashHat3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\dashLarger3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\dashPlus3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\dashUnderscore3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
dead note, percussion13.1.7 Ghost notes
\deadNote1.4.1 Special note heads
\deadNoteB.21 Available music functions
\deadNotesOff1.4.1 Special note heads
\deadNotesOn1.4.1 Special note heads
debug-beam-scoring26.6.5 \paper variables for debugging
debug-beam-scoringB.23 Paper variables
debug-slur-scoring26.6.5 \paper variables for debugging
debug-slur-scoringB.23 Paper variables
debug-tie-scoring26.6.5 \paper variables for debugging
debug-tie-scoringB.23 Paper variables
debugging, vertical spacing31.1 Displaying spacing
decorating text8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\decr3.1.2 Dynamics
\decresc3.1.2 Dynamics
decrescendo3.1.2 Dynamics
decrescendoSpanner3.1.2 Dynamics
decrescendoText3.1.2 Dynamics
dedication21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
default1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
\default2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
\default21.4.1 Footnotes in music expressions
default bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
default bar line, changing2.5.1 Bar lines
default context property, changing33.5 Changing context default settings
default note duration2.1.1 Durations
default note name1.1.3 Accidentals
default pitch2.1.1 Durations
default vertical direction (-)36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
default-staff-staff-spacing29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
default, offsetting35.7 The \offset command
\defaultchild33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
\defaultchild33.7 Context layout order
\defaultTimeSignature2.3.1 Time signature
\defineBarLine2.5.1 Bar lines
\defineBarLineB.21 Available music functions
defining bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
defining predefined fretboard12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
delayed ‘turn’ ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\deminutum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\deminutum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\denies33.6 Defining new contexts
\denies33.6 Defining new contexts
\denies33.7 Context layout order
\descendens17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\descendens17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
desk parts6.3 Writing parts
Devnull33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
Devnull33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
diagram, chord for fretted instruments12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
diagram, fret12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
diagram, fret, customized12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
diagram, fret, transposing12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
diamond note head1.4.1 Special note heads
diamond-shaped note head11.1.3 Harmonics
dichromatism, suitable colorsB.7 List of colors
\dim3.1.2 Dynamics
dim15.1.2 Common chords
dimension36.3 Dimensions
dimension units36.2 Distances and measurements
dimension-variablesB.23 Paper variables
dimension, of bounding boxA.1.8 Other markup commands
\dimHairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
diminuendo3.1.2 Dynamics
\dimTextDecr3.1.2 Dynamics
\dimTextDecresc3.1.2 Dynamics
\dimTextDim3.1.2 Dynamics
\dir-columnA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
direction, automatic, of stem, on center line7.1.9 Stems
direction, default (-)36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
direction, default, of stem, on center line7.1.9 Stems
direction, down (_)36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
direction, up (^)36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
\discantA.1.7 Accordion registers
discant symbol, accordion10.4.1 Discant symbols
display vertical layout31.1 Displaying spacing
\displayLilyMusic25.1 Displaying LilyPond notation
\displayLilyMusicB.21 Available music functions
\displayMusicB.21 Available music functions
\displaySchemeB.21 Available music functions
distance, absolute36.2 Distances and measurements
distance, between staves29.1 Flexible vertical spacing within systems
distance, scaled36.2 Distances and measurements
divided lyrics9.2.5 Divisi lyrics
divided voices9.5.2 Score layouts for choral
divisi staves6.2.3 Hiding staves
divisio17.4.4 Divisiones
\divisioMaior17.4.4 Divisiones
\divisioMaxima17.4.4 Divisiones
\divisioMinima17.4.4 Divisiones
divisiones17.4.4 Divisiones
dodecaphonic1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
dodecaphonic-first1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
dodecaphonic-no-repeat1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
doit3.2.4 Falls and doits
\dorian1.3.2 Key signature
Dorian1.3.2 Key signature
\dotsDown2.1.1 Durations
\dotsNeutral2.1.1 Durations
\dotsUp2.1.1 Durations
dotted bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
dotted note2.1.1 Durations
dotted note, changing number of dots2.1.1 Durations
dotted note, moving horizontally5.2.3 Collision resolution
dotted phrasing slur3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
dotted slur3.2.1 Slurs
dotted tie2.1.4 Ties
double bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
double bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
double bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
double bar line2.5.7 Section divisions
double flat1.1.3 Accidentals
double sharp1.1.3 Accidentals
double slur, for legato chords3.2.1 Slurs
double-dotted note2.1.1 Durations
double-time signature2.3.5 Polymetric notation
\doubleflatA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\doublesharpA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
doubleSlurs3.2.1 Slurs
down direction (_)36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
\downbow3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\downbow11.1.2 Bowing indications
\downbowB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
\downmordent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\downmordentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\downprall3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\downprallB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\draw-circle8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\draw-circleA.1.3 Graphical markup
\draw-dashed-lineA.1.3 Graphical markup
\draw-dotted-lineA.1.3 Graphical markup
\draw-hlineA.1.3 Graphical markup
\draw-line8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\draw-lineA.1.3 Graphical markup
\draw-squiggle-lineA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing beam, within textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing box, with rounded cornersA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing box, with rounded corners, around textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing circle, within textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing dashed line, within textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing dotted line, within textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing ellipse, around textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing graphic object8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
drawing line, across a pageA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing line, within textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing oval, around textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing pathA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing polygonA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing solid box, within textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing squiggled line, within textA.1.3 Graphical markup
drawing triangle, within textA.1.3 Graphical markup
\dropNote15.1.4 Chord inversions and specific voicings
\dropNoteB.21 Available music functions
drum13.1.2 Basic percussion notation
drum13.1.5 Percussion staves
drum staff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
drum, variousB.15 Percussion notes
\drummode6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
\drummode13.1.2 Basic percussion notation
\drummode19 Input modes
drumPitchNames13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
drumPitchTable13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
\drums13.1.2 Basic percussion notation
\drums19 Input modes
DrumStaff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
DrumStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
drumStyleTable13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
DrumVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
duration line16.3 Graphical notation
duration, default2.1.1 Durations
duration, isolated2.1.1 Durations
duration, of note2.1.1 Durations
duration, scaling2.1.3 Scaling durations
\dwn18.2.2 Arabic note names
\dynamic3.1.3 New dynamic marks
\dynamicA.1.1 Font markup
dynamic mark, multiple on one note3.1.2 Dynamics
dynamic mark, new3.1.3 New dynamic marks
dynamic-event6.3.2 Quoting other voices
\dynamicDown3.1.2 Dynamics
DynamicLineSpanner3.1.2 Dynamics
DynamicLineSpanner3.1.2 Dynamics
\dynamicNeutral3.1.2 Dynamics
dynamics3.1.2 Dynamics
Dynamics33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
dynamics, absolute3.1.2 Dynamics
dynamics, breaking vertical alignment3.1.2 Dynamics
dynamics, centered in keyboard music10.1.1 References for keyboards
dynamics, editorial3.1.3 New dynamic marks
dynamics, extender line, hiding3.1.2 Dynamics
dynamics, in MIDI24.4.1 Dynamic marks in MIDI
dynamics, in MIDI, custom24.4.1 Dynamic marks in MIDI
dynamics, parenthesis3.1.3 New dynamic marks
dynamics, text spanner, customize8.1.3 Text spanners
dynamics, text, style3.1.2 Dynamics
dynamics, vertical alignment3.1.2 Dynamics
dynamics, vertical positioning3.1.2 Dynamics
\dynamicUp3.1.2 Dynamics
E
easy notation1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
easy notation, using numbers1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
easy play note head1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
\easyHeadsOff1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
\easyHeadsOn1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
editorial dynamics3.1.3 New dynamic marks
effects, in MIDI24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
electric snareB.15 Percussion notes
\ellipseA.1.3 Graphical markup
embedded graphics8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
embedding files, in PDF23.4 Embedding files in PDF output
embedding graphic object8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
Emmentaler fontB.8 The Emmentaler font
Emoji fonts8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
empty chord2.6.1 Grace notes
empty chord3.1.2 Dynamics
empty chord10.1.2 Changing staff manually
empty staff6.2.3 Hiding staves
\EnableGregorianDivisionesB.22 Context modification identifiers
\enablePerStaffTimingB.21 Available music functions
encapsulated postscript output23.3 Alternative output formats
enclosing text, in boxA.1.1 Font markup
enclosing text, in box with rounded cornersA.1.3 Graphical markup
encoding, of text22.4.1 Text encoding
end repeat4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
\endcr3.1.2 Dynamics
\enddecr3.1.2 Dynamics
\endSpanners36.6 Line spanners
\endSpannersB.21 Available music functions
\englishChords15.2.2 Customizing chord names
Engraver_group33.6 Defining new contexts
engraver, including in context33.6 Defining new contexts
ensemble music9.6.1 References for opera and stage musicals
entering lyrics9.1.2 Entering lyrics
entering multiple tuplets2.1.2 Tuplets
\episemFinis17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
\episemInitium17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
EPS imageA.1.3 Graphical markup
EPS output23.3 Alternative output formats
\epsfile8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\epsfileA.1.3 Graphical markup
equalization, instrument, replacing MIDI default24.4.2 Setting MIDI volume
\espressivo3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\espressivo3.1.2 Dynamics
\espressivoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
espressivo articulation3.1.2 Dynamics
\etc8.2.1 Text markup introduction
\etc22.3.2 Substitution function examples
evenFooterMarkupB.23 Paper variables
evenHeaderMarkupB.23 Paper variables
\eventChordsB.21 Available music functions
exact positioning of staves29.2 Explicit staff and system positioning
exception, chord names15.2.2 Customizing chord names
\expandEmptyMeasures6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
expanding music2.1.3 Scaling durations
explicitClefVisibility36.7.5 Special considerations
explicitKeySignatureVisibility36.7.5 Special considerations
expression markup8.2.1 Text markup introduction
expression, in MIDI24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
extended chord15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
extender9.1.8 Extenders and hyphens
extender line, dynamics, hiding3.1.2 Dynamics
extent, of actual inkingA.1.8 Other markup commands
extent, of bounding boxA.1.8 Other markup commands
extra natural sign, preventing1.1.3 Accidentals
extra voice, for handling breaks28.1 Line breaking
extra-offset29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
extra-spacing-height30.4.3 Spacing between adjacent columns
extra-spacing-width30.4.3 Spacing between adjacent columns
extreme pitch1.1.4 Approximate pitches
\eyeglassesA.1.8 Other markup commands
Ez_numbers_engraver1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
F
\f3.1.2 Dynamics
F clef1.3.1 Clef
F clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
fall3.2.4 Falls and doits
false (#f)B.25 Predefined type predicates
false note, percussion13.1.7 Ghost notes
\featherDurations2.4.4 Feathered beams
\featherDurationsB.21 Available music functions
feathered beam2.4.4 Feathered beams
feature, OpenType font8.3.4 Font features
feature, OpenType fontA.1.1 Font markup
\fermata2.2.4 Caesuras
\fermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
fermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\fermataA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\fermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
fermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
fermata, Henze3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
fermata, HenzeB.13.3 Fermata scripts
fermata, long3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
fermata, longB.13.3 Fermata scripts
fermata, on bar line2.2.4 Caesuras
fermata, on multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
fermata, short3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
fermata, shortB.13.3 Fermata scripts
Ferneyhough hairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
Feta fontB.8 The Emmentaler font
\ff3.1.2 Dynamics
\fff3.1.2 Dynamics
\ffff3.1.2 Dynamics
\fffff3.1.2 Dynamics
figured bass15.3.1 Introduction to figured bass
figured bass, alignment15.3.3 Displaying figured bass
figured bass, alteration, glyphs15.3.2 Entering figured bass
figured bass, alteration, position15.3.2 Entering figured bass
figured bass, extender lines15.3.2 Entering figured bass
figured bass, vertical distance of elements15.3.3 Displaying figured bass
\figured-bassA.1.1 Font markup
FiguredBass33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
figuredBassAlterationDirection15.3.2 Entering figured bass
figuredBassPlusDirection15.3.2 Entering figured bass
figuredBassPlusStrokedAlist15.3.2 Entering figured bass
\figuremode15.3.1 Introduction to figured bass
\figuremode19 Input modes
\figures15.3.1 Introduction to figured bass
\figures19 Input modes
files, embedding in PDF23.4 Embedding files in PDF output
\fill-line8.2.3 Text alignment
\fill-lineA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\fill-with-pattern21.7 Table of contents
\fill-with-patternA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\filled-box8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\filled-boxA.1.3 Graphical markup
final bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
final bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
final bar line2.5.7 Section divisions
final bar line, in Gregorian chant17.4.4 Divisiones
final bar line, in Kievan chant17.5.5 Kievan bar lines
\finalis17.4.4 Divisiones
finalis17.4.4 Divisiones
\fine2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\fine2.5.7 Section divisions
\fine4.1.5 Al-fine repeats
\fine4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
\fine17.5.5 Kievan bar lines
fine4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
\finger7.1.2 Fingering instructions
\fingerA.1.1 Font markup
\fingerB.21 Available music functions
finger change7.1.2 Fingering instructions
fingering7.1.2 Fingering instructions
fingering chart14.1.2 Fingerings
fingering number, vs. string12.1.2 String number indications
fingering, adding to fret diagram12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
fingering, and multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
fingering, glide7.1.3 Gliding fingers
fingering, inside of staff7.1.2 Fingering instructions
fingering, line between7.1.3 Gliding fingers
fingering, orientation7.1.2 Fingering instructions
fingering, right-hand, for fretted instruments12.1.8 Right-hand fingerings
fingering, right-hand, placement12.1.8 Right-hand fingerings
fingering, stem support7.1.2 Fingering instructions
fingering, symbols, for wind instruments14.1.2 Fingerings
fingering, thumb3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
fingering, thumb7.1.2 Fingering instructions
fingering, thumbB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
fingeringOrientations7.1.2 Fingering instructions
first-page-number26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
first-page-numberB.23 Paper variables
\first-visibleA.1.8 Other markup commands
\fixed1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
\fixedB.21 Available music functions
flag, beam-like2.4.3 Manual beams
flag, mensural17.3.5 Mensural flags
flag, modern straight2.4.3 Manual beams
flag, old straight2.4.3 Manual beams
flag, stacked2.4.3 Manual beams
\flageolet3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\flageoletB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
flags, flat2.4.3 Manual beams
\flagStyleDefault2.4.3 Manual beams
\flagStyleStacked2.4.3 Manual beams
flared hairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
flat1.1.3 Accidentals
\flatA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
flat flags2.4.3 Manual beams
flat, double1.1.3 Accidentals
flex programB.20 Technical glossary
\flexa17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\flexa17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
flexa, in mensural ligatures17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
floor tom tomB.15 Percussion notes
follow voice10.1.4 Staff-change lines
followVoice10.1.4 Staff-change lines
fontB.20 Technical glossary
font family8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
font family, setting8.3.5 Changing fonts
font feature, OpenType8.3.4 Font features
font feature, OpenTypeA.1.1 Font markup
font format, bitmap8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
font format, CFF28.3.1 Unsupported font formats
font format, Font Variations (VF)8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
font format, OTC8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
font size (markup)8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
font size (notation)7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
font size (notation), scaling7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
font size (notation), standard7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
font size, setting27.2 Setting the staff size
font-interface7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\font-selectA.1.1 Font markup
font-size7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
font-size7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
font, changing for entire document8.3.5 Changing fonts
font, EmmentalerB.8 The Emmentaler font
font, external files8.3.2 Finding fonts
font, FetaB.8 The Emmentaler font
font, finding8.3.2 Finding fonts
font, ParmesanB.8 The Emmentaler font
font, switching8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\fontCapsA.1.1 Font markup
FontConfig8.3 Fonts
fonts8.3.5 Changing fonts
fonts, color8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
fonts, for Emojis8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
fontSize7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\fontsize8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\fontsizeA.1.1 Font markup
foot mark3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
foot markB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
footer21 Titles and headers
footer, page21.1.3 Default layout of headers and footers
\footnote21.4.1 Footnotes in music expressions
\footnoteA.1.8 Other markup commands
\footnoteB.21 Available music functions
footnote21.4 Creating footnotes
footnote-footer-paddingB.23 Paper variables
footnote-number-raiseB.23 Paper variables
footnote-numbering-functionB.23 Paper variables
footnote-paddingB.23 Paper variables
footnote-separator-markup26.6.4 \paper variables concerning headers and markups
footnote-separator-markupB.23 Paper variables
footnote, event-based21.4.1 Footnotes in music expressions
footnote, in music expressions21.4.1 Footnotes in music expressions
footnote, in stand-alone text21.4.2 Footnotes in stand-alone text
footnote, time-based21.4.1 Footnotes in music expressions
Forbid_line_break_engraver2.1.2 Tuplets
forced vertical direction of grobs36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
forget1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
formatting, cue notes6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
formatting, in lyrics9.1.2 Entering lyrics
formatting, rehearsal mark2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
formatting, text spanner8.1.3 Text spanners
four-bar music28.1 Line breaking
four-string-banjo12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
\fp3.1.2 Dynamics
\fractionA.1.8 Other markup commands
fragment6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
fragment, music23.1 Extracting fragments of music
fragment, quoting6.3.2 Quoting other voices
framing text8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\freeBassA.1.7 Accordion registers
French clef1.3.1 Clef
French clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
\frenchChords15.2.2 Customizing chord names
Frenched score6.2.3 Hiding staves
Frenched staff6.2.2 Ossia staves
Frenched staff6.2.3 Hiding staves
fret12.1.3 Default tablatures
fret diagram12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
fret diagram12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
fret diagram, adding custom12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
fret diagram, adding fingering12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
fret diagram, automatic12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
fret diagram, changing orientation12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
fret diagram, custom12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
fret diagram, customized12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
fret diagram, customized12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
fret diagram, left-handed12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
fret diagram, mandolin12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
fret diagram, markup12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
fret diagram, transposing12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
fret diagram, ukulele12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
fret diagram, with chord names12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
\fret-diagram12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
\fret-diagramA.1.6 Instrument-specific markup
fret-diagram-interface12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
\fret-diagram-terse12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
\fret-diagram-terseA.1.6 Instrument-specific markup
\fret-diagram-terse markup12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
\fret-diagram-verbose12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
\fret-diagram-verboseA.1.6 Instrument-specific markup
\fret-diagram-verbose markup12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
fretboard fret diagram, customized12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
fretboard, alternate table12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
fretboard, define predefined12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
FretBoards12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
FretBoards33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
fretted instrument, chord shape12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
fretted instrument, dampened note12.2.2 Indicating harmonics and dampened notes
fretted instrument, harmonics12.2.2 Indicating harmonics and dampened notes
fretted instrument, indicating position and barring12.2.1 Indicating position and barring
fretted instrument, predefined string tunings12.1.4 Custom tablatures
fretted instrument, right-hand fingering12.1.8 Right-hand fingerings
\frompropertyA.1.8 Other markup commands
full score9.6 Opera and stage musicals
full score9.6.1 References for opera and stage musicals
full-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
funk shape note head1.4.3 Shape note heads
\funkHeads1.4.3 Shape note heads
\funkHeadsMinor1.4.3 Shape note heads
G
G clef1.3.1 Clef
\general-align8.2.3 Text alignment
\general-alignA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\germanChords15.2.2 Customizing chord names
ghost note7.1.8 Parentheses
ghost note, percussion13.1.7 Ghost notes
\glide7.1.3 Gliding fingers
gliding fingering7.1.3 Gliding fingers
\glissando3.3.1 Glissando
glissando3.3.1 Glissando
glissando, across repeats3.3.1 Glissando
glissando, and repeats4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
glissando, breakable3.3.1 Glissando
glissando, chords in tablatures12.1.3 Default tablatures
glissando, contemporary3.3.1 Glissando
glissando, timing marks3.3.1 Glissando
\glissandoMap3.3.1 Glissando
Global33.1.2 Score – the master of all contexts
global replacement, automatic, of strings22.4.3 ASCII aliases
global variableB.20 Technical glossary
glyphB.20 Technical glossary
glyph set, accidentalB.10 Accidental glyph sets
glyph, alternate accidentals1.3.6 Alternate accidental glyphs
glyph, bounding boxA.1.8 Other markup commands
glyph, for figured bass alteration15.3.2 Entering figured bass
\grace2.6.1 Grace notes
\graceB.21 Available music functions
grace note2.6.1 Grace notes
grace note14.2.1 Bagpipe definitions
grace note, and lyrics9.3.5 Stanzas with different rhythms
grace note, and strict spacing2.6.1 Grace notes
grace note, changing layout settings2.6.1 Grace notes
grace note, changing layout settings2.6.1 Grace notes
grace note, following2.6.1 Grace notes
grace note, synchronization2.6.1 Grace notes
grace note, tweaking2.6.1 Grace notes
grace note, tweaking2.6.1 Grace notes
grammar, for LilyPondB.20 Technical glossary
grand staff6.1.2 Grouping staves
GrandStaff33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
graphic notation8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
graphic object, drawing8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
graphic object, embedding8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
graphical objectB.20 Technical glossary
graphical object interfaceB.20 Technical glossary
graphics, embedding8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
graphics, embedding8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
Gregorian accidental17.4.3 Gregorian accidentals and key signatures
Gregorian articulation17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
Gregorian articulation, accentus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
Gregorian articulation, accentusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
Gregorian articulation, circulus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
Gregorian articulation, circulusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
Gregorian articulation, episem finis17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
Gregorian articulation, episem initium17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
Gregorian articulation, ictus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
Gregorian articulation, ictusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
Gregorian articulation, semicirculus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
Gregorian articulation, semicirculusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
Gregorian key signature17.4.3 Gregorian accidentals and key signatures
Gregorian music, modern transcription9.7.2 Setting a chant
Gregorian square neumes ligature17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
Gregorian transcription staff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
GregorianTranscriptionLyrics33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
GregorianTranscriptionStaff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
GregorianTranscriptionStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
GregorianTranscriptionVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
grid line7.2.3 Grid lines
grid lines, changing appearance7.2.3 Grid lines
Grid_line_span_engraver7.2.3 Grid lines
Grid_point_engraver7.2.3 Grid lines
gridInterval7.2.3 Grid lines
grob34.2 Layout interfaces
grobB.20 Technical glossary
grob-interfaceB.20 Technical glossary
grob, and whiteout2.1.4 Ties
grob, and whiteout36.7.3 Painting objects white
grob, overwriting2.1.4 Ties
grob, overwriting36.7.3 Painting objects white
grob, property35.3 \override and \revert
grob, vertical position36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
grob, visibility36.7 Visibility of objects
\grobdescriptionsB.21 Available music functions
grouping beats2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
grow-direction2.4.4 Feathered beams
guiroB.15 Percussion notes
guitar note head1.4.1 Special note heads
guitar tablature12 Fretted string instruments
guitar, chord chart2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
guitar, strumming rhythm, showing2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
guitar, strumming rhythm, showing2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
gutter26.5.2 \paper variables for two-sided mode
H
hairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
hairpin, al niente3.1.2 Dynamics
hairpin, aligning ends to NoteColumn directions3.1.2 Dynamics
hairpin, angled36.8.1 Rotating layout objects
hairpin, constante3.1.2 Dynamics
hairpin, Ferneyhough3.1.2 Dynamics
hairpin, flared3.1.2 Dynamics
hairpin, minimum length3.1.2 Dynamics
hairpin, moving ends3.1.2 Dynamics
hairpin, stopping at bar lines3.1.2 Dynamics
half-open high hat3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
half-open high hat13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
half-open high hatB.15 Percussion notes
\halfopen3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\halfopen13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
\halfopenB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
\halign8.2.3 Text alignment
\halignA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
hammer on12.1.3 Default tablatures
hand clapB.15 Percussion notes
Harmonia Sacra note head1.4.3 Shape note heads
\harmonic1.4.1 Special note heads
\harmonic11.1.3 Harmonics
\harmonic12.1.3 Default tablatures
harmonic indication, in tablature12.1.3 Default tablatures
harmonic note head1.4.1 Special note heads
\harmonicByFret12.1.3 Default tablatures
\harmonicByFretB.21 Available music functions
\harmonicByRatio12.1.3 Default tablatures
\harmonicByRatioB.21 Available music functions
\harmonicNoteB.21 Available music functions
harmonics, artificial11.1.3 Harmonics
harmonics, flageolet3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
harmonics, flageoletB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
harmonics, in tablatures12.1.3 Default tablatures
harmonics, natural11.1.3 Harmonics
harmonics, on fretted instrument12.2.2 Indicating harmonics and dampened notes
\harmonicsOff11.1.3 Harmonics
\harmonicsOn11.1.3 Harmonics
\harmonicsOnB.21 Available music functions
harp10.5.1 References for harps
\harp-pedal10.5.2 Harp pedals
\harp-pedalA.1.6 Instrument-specific markup
harp, pedal10.5.2 Harp pedals
harp, pedal diagram10.5.2 Harp pedals
\haydnturn3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\haydnturnB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\hbracket8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\hbracketA.1.3 Graphical markup
\hcenter-inA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\header20.5 File structure
header21 Titles and headers
header, page21.1.3 Default layout of headers and footers
\heel3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\heel10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\heelB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
\heelcircle3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\heelcircle10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\heelcircleB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
Hel-arabic note name18.2.2 Arabic note names
help, balloon7.2.2 Balloon help
Henze fermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
Henze fermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
\henzelongfermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\henzelongfermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
\henzeshortfermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\henzeshortfermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
hidden note7.1.4 Hidden notes
\hide36.7.2 Making objects transparent
\hideB.21 Available music functions
\hideKeySignature14.2.1 Bagpipe definitions
\hideNotes7.1.4 Hidden notes
\hideSplitTiedTabNotes12.1.3 Default tablatures
\hideStaffSwitch10.1.4 Staff-change lines
hiding accidentals, on tied notes at start of system1.1.3 Accidentals
hiding ancient staves6.2.3 Hiding staves
hiding dynamics extender line3.1.2 Dynamics
hiding rhythmic staves6.2.3 Hiding staves
hiding staves6.2.3 Hiding staves
hiding Vaticana staves6.2.3 Hiding staves
high bongoB.15 Percussion notes
high congaB.15 Percussion notes
high hatB.15 Percussion notes
high hat, half-open3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
high hat, half-open13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
high hat, half-openB.15 Percussion notes
high hat, open3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
high hat, openB.15 Percussion notes
high hat, pedal3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
high hat, pedal13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
high hat, pedalB.15 Percussion notes
high hat, pedal splash13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
high timbaleB.15 Percussion notes
high tom tomB.15 Percussion notes
highest pitch1.1.4 Approximate pitches
highlight, staff7.1.6 Staff highlights
horizontal alignment, lyrics9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
horizontal alignment, melisma9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
horizontal beams12.1.3 Default tablatures
horizontal bracket7.2.4 Analysis brackets
horizontal movement, in markup8.2.3 Text alignment
horizontal ornament3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
horizontal shift of notes5.2.3 Collision resolution
horizontal spacing30 Horizontal spacing
horizontal spacing, between columns30.4.3 Spacing between adjacent columns
horizontal spacing, between non-musical items30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
horizontal text alignment8.2.3 Text alignment
Horizontal_bracket_engraver7.2.4 Analysis brackets
horizontal-shift26.5.3 \paper variables for shifts and indents
horizontal-shiftB.23 Paper variables
HorizontalBracketText7.2.4 Analysis brackets
horizontally centering textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\hspace8.2.3 Text alignment
\hspaceA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
Hufnagel17 Ancient notation
Hufnagel17.1 Overview of the supported styles
\huge7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\huge8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\hugeA.1.1 Font markup
hymn9.7 Chants psalms and hymns
hymn9.7.2 Setting a chant
hymn, and partial measures9.7.5 Partial measures in hymn tunes
hyperlink, as QR codeA.1.8 Other markup commands
hyphen9.1.8 Extenders and hyphens
I
\ictus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
\ictusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
\if21.2.3 Custom layout for headers and footers
\ifA.1.5 Conditional markup
\iij17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\IIJ17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\ij17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\IJ17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\imageA.1.3 Graphical markup
imageA.1.3 Graphical markup
image, embedding8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
immutable objectB.20 Technical glossary
immutable propertyB.20 Technical glossary
implicit context33.7 Context layout order
importing stencil, into textA.1.8 Other markup commands
improvisation1.4.4 Improvisation
improvisation, Arabic18.2.4 Arabic time signatures
\improvisationOff1.4.4 Improvisation
\improvisationOff2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
\improvisationOn1.4.4 Improvisation
\improvisationOn2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
\in36.2 Distances and measurements
inB.23 Paper variables
in-note21.5 Creating in-notes
in-note-direction21.5 Creating in-notes
in-note-padding21.5 Creating in-notes
in-note-paddingB.23 Paper variables
in-note-system-padding21.5 Creating in-notes
in-note-system-paddingB.23 Paper variables
inch (in)36.2 Distances and measurements
\incipit17.6.1 Incipits
\incipitB.21 Available music functions
incipit-widthB.23 Paper variables
incipit, adding17.6.1 Incipits
\inclinatum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\inclinatum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\include20.5 File structure
\include22.1 Including LilyPond files
include settings22.2.3 Using global settings
including files22.1 Including LilyPond files
indent6.3.1 Instrument names
indent26.5.3 \paper variables for shifts and indents
indent30.5 Line width
indentB.23 Paper variables
indicating ‘No Chord’, in ChordNames15.2.1 Printing chord names
indicating position and barring for fretted instrument12.2.1 Indicating position and barring
individual parts6.3 Writing parts
\inherit-acceptability33.6 Defining new contexts
\inherit-acceptabilityB.21 Available music functions
\initialContextFromB.21 Available music functions
inner-margin26.5.2 \paper variables for two-sided mode
inner-marginB.23 Paper variables
input-languageB.20 Technical glossary
input-languageB.21 Available music functions
inserting music, into textA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
inserting PostScript directly, into textA.1.3 Graphical markup
inserting URL link, into textA.1.3 Graphical markup
\inStaffSegno2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\inStaffSegno2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\inStaffSegno4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
\inStaffSegnoB.21 Available music functions
instrument21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
instrument equalization, in MIDI, replacing default24.4.2 Setting MIDI volume
instrument name6.3.1 Instrument names
instrument name24.5 Using MIDI instruments
instrument name, adding to other contexts6.3.1 Instrument names
instrument name, centering6.3.1 Instrument names
instrument name, changing6.3.1 Instrument names
instrument name, complex6.3.1 Instrument names
instrument name, short6.3.1 Instrument names
instrument, transposing1.2.2 Transpose
\instrumentSwitchB.21 Available music functions
interfaceB.20 Technical glossary
interface, layout34.2 Layout interfaces
interleaved music5.2.6 Writing music in parallel
Internals Reference32 Tuning output
\inversion1.2.3 Inversion
inversion1.2.3 Inversion
\inversionB.21 Available music functions
inversion, modal1.2.5 Modal transformations
\invertChords15.1.4 Chord inversions and specific voicings
\invertChordsB.21 Available music functions
invisible note7.1.4 Hidden notes
invisible rest2.2.2 Invisible rests
invisible stem7.1.9 Stems
\ionian1.3.2 Key signature
Ionian1.3.2 Key signature
irregular measure2.3.3 Upbeats
is-last-bookpartB.23 Paper variables
isolated duration2.1.1 Durations
isolated percent repeat4.2.1 Percent repeats
isolated pitch2.1.1 Durations
\italianChords15.2.2 Customizing chord names
\italic8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\italicA.1.1 Font markup
item, musical30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
item, non-musical30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
J
jazz chord15.2.2 Customizing chord names
\jump4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
\jumpB.21 Available music functions
\justified-lines8.2.1 Text markup introduction
\justified-linesA.2 Text markup list commands
\justify8.2.3 Text alignment
\justifyA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\justify-fieldA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\justify-lineA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\justify-stringA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
justifying lines of textA.2 Text markup list commands
justifying text8.2.3 Text alignment
justifying textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
K
\keep-with-tag22.2.2 Using tags
\keep-with-tagA.1.8 Other markup commands
keepAliveInterfaces6.2.3 Hiding staves
keeping tagged music22.2.2 Using tags
\keepWithTag22.2.2 Using tags
\keepWithTagB.21 Available music functions
\key1.3.2 Key signature
\key1.4.3 Shape note heads
\keyB.21 Available music functions
key cancellation, before bar line30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
key signature1.1.3 Accidentals
key signature1.3.2 Key signature
key signature, Gregorian17.4.3 Gregorian accidentals and key signatures
key signature, mensural17.3.7 Mensural accidentals and key signatures
key signature, non-traditional1.3.2 Key signature
key signature, preventing natural signs1.3.2 Key signature
key signature, visibility following explicit change36.7.5 Special considerations
keyboard instrument staff10.1.1 References for keyboards
keyboard music, centering dynamics10.1.1 References for keyboards
keyed instrument staff10.1.1 References for keyboards
Kievan accidental17.5.4 Kievan accidentals
Kievan clef17.3.2 Mensural clefs
Kievan clefB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
Kievan ligature17.5.6 Kievan melismata
Kievan_ligature_engraver17.5.6 Kievan melismata
\kievanOff17.5.3 Kievan notes
\kievanOn17.5.3 Kievan notes
KievanStaff17.5.1 Kievan contexts
KievanStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
KievanVoice17.5.1 Kievan contexts
KievanVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
\killCues6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
\killCuesB.21 Available music functions
Kirchenpause6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
knee gap, with beams, changing2.4.1 Automatic beams
koron18.4.1 Persian music notation
L
\label21.6 Reference to page numbers
\labelB.21 Available music functions
label-alist-tableB.23 Paper variables
label-page-tableB.23 Paper variables
laissez vibrer2.1.4 Ties
\laissezVibrer2.1.4 Ties
landscapeB.23 Paper variables
\languageB.21 Available music functions
language, note names in other1.1.5 Note names in other languages
language, pitch names in other1.1.5 Note names in other languages
\languageRestoreB.21 Available music functions
\languageSaveAndChangeB.21 Available music functions
\large7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\large8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\largeA.1.1 Font markup
\larger8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\larger8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\largerA.1.1 Font markup
last-bottom-spacing26.4.2 List of flexible vertical spacing \paper variables
last-bottom-spacing29.2 Explicit staff and system positioning
last-bottom-spacingB.23 Paper variables
layer36.7.3 Painting objects white
\layout20.5 File structure
\layout27.1 The \layout block
\layout33.1.1 Output definitions – blueprints for contexts
\layout33.5.1 Changing all contexts of the same type
layout objectB.20 Technical glossary
layout-set-staff-size27.2 Setting the staff size
\layout, and \book20.2 Multiple scores in a book
\layout, and \bookpart20.2 Multiple scores in a book
\layout, and paper variables27.1 The \layout block
layout, file27.2 Setting the staff size
layout, interface34.2 Layout interfaces
layout, major 7 chord15.2.2 Customizing chord names
layout, vertical, debugging31.1 Displaying spacing
lead sheet15.2.1 Printing chord names
ledger line6.2.1 Staff symbol
ledger line, internal6.2.1 Staff symbol
ledger line, modifying6.2.1 Staff symbol
\left-align8.2.3 Text alignment
\left-alignA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
left-aligning textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\left-braceA.1.8 Other markup commands
\left-columnA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
left-handed fret diagram12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
left-margin26.5.1 \paper variables for widths and margins
left-marginB.23 Paper variables
length of multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
length of note2.1.1 Durations
lexer, for LilyPondB.20 Technical glossary
\lheel10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\lheeltoe10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\ligatureB.21 Available music functions
ligature17.2.2 Ligatures
Ligature_bracket_engraver17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
Ligature_bracket_engraver17.5.6 Kievan melismata
ligature, in textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
ligature, Kievan17.5.6 Kievan melismata
ligature, mensural17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
ligature, square neumes17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
LilyPond grammarB.20 Technical glossary
LilyPond lexerB.20 Technical glossary
\line8.2.1 Text markup introduction
\line8.2.1 Text markup introduction
\lineA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
line break2.5.1 Bar lines
line break, beams2.4.1 Automatic beams
line break, cadenzas2.3.4 Unmetered music
line break, managing with extra voice28.1 Line breaking
line break, unmetered music2.3.4 Unmetered music
line comment20.1 Structure of a score
line comment20.5 File structure
line-break-system-details29.2 Explicit staff and system positioning
line-thicknessB.23 Paper variables
line-width8.2.3 Text alignment
line-width26.5.1 \paper variables for widths and margins
line-width30.5 Line width
line-widthB.23 Paper variables
line, barré12.2.1 Indicating position and barring
line, between fingerings7.1.3 Gliding fingers
line, cross-staff10.1.4 Staff-change lines
line, grid7.2.3 Grid lines
line, indicating duration16.3 Graphical notation
line, staff-change10.1.4 Staff-change lines
line, staff-change follower10.1.4 Staff-change lines
line, vertical, between staves7.2.3 Grid lines
\linea17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\linea17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\lineprall3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\lineprallB.13.2 Ornament scripts
list of colorsB.7 List of colors
list of keys, in woodwind diagrams14.3.1 Woodwind diagrams
list of markups8.2.1 Text markup introduction
list of woodwind diagrams14.3.1 Woodwind diagrams
\locrian1.3.2 Key signature
Locrian1.3.2 Key signature
long fermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
long fermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
\longa2.1.1 Durations
\longa2.2.1 Rests
longa rest2.2.1 Rests
\longfermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\longfermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
\lookupA.1.8 Other markup commands
low bongoB.15 Percussion notes
low congaB.15 Percussion notes
low timbaleB.15 Percussion notes
low tom tomB.15 Percussion notes
\lower8.2.3 Text alignment
\lowerA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
lowering textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
lowest pitch1.1.4 Approximate pitches
\ltoe10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\ltoeheel10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
lute tablature12.4.1 Lute tablatures
lute tuning12.4.1 Lute tablatures
ly:minimal-breaking28.2.3 Minimal page breaking
ly:one-line-auto-height-breaking28.2.6 One-line-auto-height page breaking
ly:one-line-breaking28.2.5 One-line page breaking
ly:one-page-breaking28.2.4 One-page page breaking
ly:optimal-breaking28.2.2 Optimal page breaking
ly:page-turn-breaking28.2.7 Optimal page turning
\lydian1.3.2 Key signature
Lydian1.3.2 Key signature
\lyricmode9.1.2 Entering lyrics
\lyricmode9.1.3 Aligning lyrics to a melody
\lyricmode19 Input modes
\lyrics19 Input modes
Lyrics33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
lyrics, aligning to a melody9.1.3 Aligning lyrics to a melody
lyrics, aligning with sporadic melody33.3 Keeping contexts alive
lyrics, and markup9.1.2 Entering lyrics
lyrics, and melodies9.1.4 Automatic syllable durations
lyrics, and tied notes9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
lyrics, assigned to one voice5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
lyrics, avoid bar lines9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
lyrics, divided9.2.5 Divisi lyrics
lyrics, entering9.1.2 Entering lyrics
lyrics, formatting9.1.2 Entering lyrics
lyrics, horizontal alignment9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
lyrics, increasing space between9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
lyrics, keeping inside margin8.1.2 Text scripts
lyrics, keeping inside margin9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
lyrics, on grace notes9.3.5 Stanzas with different rhythms
lyrics, positioning6.2.2 Ossia staves
lyrics, positioning9.2.2 Placing lyrics vertically
lyrics, punctuation9.1.2 Entering lyrics
lyrics, repeating9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
lyrics, repeats with alternative endings9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
lyrics, separate, on single line9.2.2 Placing lyrics vertically
lyrics, shared among voices9.2.6 Polyphony with shared lyrics
lyrics, skip2.2.2 Invisible rests
lyrics, skipping notes9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
lyrics, using variables9.2.1 Working with lyrics and variables
lyrics, with beam2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
\lyricsto9.1.3 Aligning lyrics to a melody
\lyricsto9.1.4 Automatic syllable durations
\lyricsto9.1.4 Automatic syllable durations
M
m (in chord)15.1.2 Common chords
magnification->font-size7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
magnification->font-size27.2 Setting the staff size
\magnify8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\magnifyA.1.1 Font markup
magnifying textA.1.1 Font markup
\magnifyMusic7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\magnifyMusicB.21 Available music functions
\magnifyStaff27.2 Setting the staff size
\magnifyStaffB.21 Available music functions
magstep7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
magstep27.2 Setting the staff size
magstep36.2 Distances and measurements
maj15.1.2 Common chords
\major1.3.2 Key signature
major1.3.2 Key signature
major 7 chord, layout15.2.2 Customizing chord names
major seven symbol15.2.2 Customizing chord names
majorSevenSymbol15.2.2 Customizing chord names
majorSevenSymbol15.2.2 Customizing chord names
makam18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
makam18.3.1 References for Turkish classical music
makam18.3.2 Turkish note names
makam, example18.3.3 Turkish key signatures
makamlar18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
makamlar18.3.1 References for Turkish classical music
makamlar18.3.2 Turkish note names
make-dynamic-script3.1.3 New dynamic marks
make-footerB.23 Paper variables
make-headerB.23 Paper variables
make-relative22.3.4 Substitution functions and relative octave entry
\makeClusters5.1.4 Clusters
\makeClustersB.21 Available music functions
\makeDefaultStringTuningB.21 Available music functions
manual bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
manual beam2.4.1 Automatic beams
manual beam2.4.3 Manual beams
manual beam, direction shorthand for2.4.3 Manual beams
manual beam, grace notes2.4.3 Manual beams
manual engraving, of ties2.1.4 Ties
manual line break28.1 Line breaking
manual measure line2.5.1 Bar lines
manual rehearsal mark2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
manual repeat mark4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
manual staff change10.1.2 Changing staff manually
maqam18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
maqam18.2.1 References for Arabic music
maracasB.15 Percussion notes
\marcato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\marcatoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
margin, text running over8.1.2 Text scripts
\mark2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
\mark8.1.5 Text marks
\markB.21 Available music functions
Mark_engraver2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
mark, on every staff2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
mark, phrasing3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
mark, rehearsal2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
mark, rehearsal, below staff2.3.2 Metronome marks
mark, rehearsal, format2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
mark, rehearsal, manual2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
mark, rehearsal, style2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
mark, text8.1.5 Text marks
\markalphabetA.1.8 Other markup commands
\markLengthOff2.3.2 Metronome marks
\markLengthOff8.1.5 Text marks
\markLengthOn2.3.2 Metronome marks
\markLengthOn8.1.5 Text marks
\markletterA.1.8 Other markup commands
\markup8.1.1 Text objects overview
\markup8.1.5 Text marks
\markup8.1.6 Separate text
\markup8.1.6 Separate text
\markup8.2.1 Text markup introduction
\markup19 Input modes
markup8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup list8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup mode, quoted text8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup mode, special characters8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup object8.1.1 Text objects overview
markup text, aligning8.2.3 Text alignment
markup text, alignment commands8.2.3 Text alignment
markup text, decorating8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
markup text, framing8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
markup text, justified8.2.3 Text alignment
markup text, line width8.2.3 Text alignment
markup text, multi-page8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup text, padding8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
markup text, size8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
markup text, word-wrapped8.2.3 Text alignment
markup-markup-spacing26.4.2 List of flexible vertical spacing \paper variables
markup-markup-spacingB.23 Paper variables
markup-system-spacing26.4.2 List of flexible vertical spacing \paper variables
markup-system-spacingB.23 Paper variables
markup, aligning8.2.3 Text alignment
markup, centering on page8.2.3 Text alignment
markup, conditional21.2.3 Custom layout for headers and footers
markup, expression8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup, horizontal movement8.2.3 Text alignment
markup, imageA.1.3 Graphical markup
markup, in lyrics9.1.2 Entering lyrics
markup, multi-line8.2.3 Text alignment
markup, multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
markup, multi-page8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup, music notation inside8.2.5 Music notation inside markup
markup, on multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
markup, rhythmA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
markup, score inside8.2.5 Music notation inside markup
markup, syntax8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup, text8.2.1 Text markup introduction
markup, text, inside slurs3.2.1 Slurs
markup, two-column8.1.6 Separate text
markup, vertical movement8.2.3 Text alignment
markup, vertical movement8.2.3 Text alignment
\markuplist8.1.6 Separate text
\markuplist8.2.1 Text markup introduction
\markupMapB.21 Available music functions
matter, optional7.1.7 Brackets for optional material
matter, prefatory30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
matter, prefatory30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
max-systems-per-page26.6.1 \paper variables for line breaking
max-systems-per-pageB.23 Paper variables
\maxima2.1.1 Durations
\maxima2.2.1 Rests
maxima rest2.2.1 Rests
maximum pitch1.1.4 Approximate pitches
measure counter2.5.6 Measure counts
measure line2.5.1 Bar lines
measure line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
measure line, invisible2.5.1 Bar lines
measure line, manual2.5.1 Bar lines
measure number2.5.3 Bar numbers
measure number2.6.3 Time administration
measure number, and repeats4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
measure number, check2.5.4 Bar and bar number checks
measure number, style2.5.3 Bar numbers
measure position2.3.3 Upbeats
measure position2.6.3 Time administration
measure repeat4.2.1 Percent repeats
Measure_grouping_engraver2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
measure, check2.5.4 Bar and bar number checks
measure, grouping2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
measure, irregular2.3.3 Upbeats
measure, partial2.3.3 Upbeats
measure, partial, in hymns9.7.5 Partial measures in hymn tunes
measure, pickup2.3.3 Upbeats
measure, subgrouping2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
measureBarType2.5.1 Bar lines
measureLength2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
measureLength2.6.3 Time administration
measurePosition2.6.3 Time administration
measuring units36.2 Distances and measurements
Medicaea, Editio17 Ancient notation
Medicaea, Editio17.1 Overview of the supported styles
medium interval18.2.1 References for Arabic music
\melisma9.1.7 Multiple notes to one syllable
melisma9.1.7 Multiple notes to one syllable
melisma9.1.8 Extenders and hyphens
melisma, horizontal alignment9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
melisma, with beams2.4.1 Automatic beams
\melismaEnd9.1.7 Multiple notes to one syllable
melismata9.1.7 Multiple notes to one syllable
melody rhythm, showing2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
mensural17 Ancient notation
mensural17.1 Overview of the supported styles
mensural clef17.3.2 Mensural clefs
mensural clefB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
mensural flag17.3.5 Mensural flags
mensural ligature17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
mensural ligature, flexa17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
mensural music, transcription6.1.2 Grouping staves
mensural notation, signum congruentiaeB.13.6 Ancient scripts
Mensural_ligature_engraver17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
MensuralStaff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
MensuralStaff17.3.1 Mensural contexts
MensuralStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
MensuralVoice17.3.1 Mensural contexts
MensuralVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
mensuration sign17.3.3 Mensural time signatures
Mensurstriche17.6.2 Mensurstriche layout
Mensurstriche, layout6.1.2 Grouping staves
\mergeDifferentlyDottedOff5.2.3 Collision resolution
\mergeDifferentlyDottedOn5.2.3 Collision resolution
\mergeDifferentlyHeadedOff5.2.3 Collision resolution
\mergeDifferentlyHeadedOn5.2.3 Collision resolution
merging notes5.2.3 Collision resolution
merging rests5.2.4 Merging rests
merging textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
merging textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
meter2.3.1 Time signature
meter21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
meter, additive2.3.1 Time signature
meter, alternating2.3.1 Time signature
meter, complex2.3.1 Time signature
meter, polymetric2.3.5 Polymetric notation
meter, strictly alternating2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
meter, style2.3.1 Time signature
metronome mark2.3.2 Metronome marks
metronome mark, below staff2.3.2 Metronome marks
metronome mark, custom markup2.3.2 Metronome marks
mezzo-soprano clef1.3.1 Clef
mezzo-soprano clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
\mf3.1.2 Dynamics
microtone1.1.5 Note names in other languages
microtone, in tablature12.1.4 Custom tablatures
mid tom tomB.15 Percussion notes
MIDI1.3.4 Instrument transpositions
\midi20.5 File structure
\midi33.1.1 Output definitions – blueprints for contexts
MIDI24 Creating MIDI output
MIDI, balance24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
MIDI, block24.3 The MIDI block
MIDI, channels24.7 MIDI channel mapping
MIDI, chorus level24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
MIDI, context definitions24.4.3 Setting MIDI block properties
MIDI, custom dynamics24.4.1 Dynamic marks in MIDI
MIDI, dynamics24.4.1 Dynamic marks in MIDI
MIDI, effects24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
MIDI, equalization24.4.2 Setting MIDI volume
MIDI, expression24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
MIDI, instrument24.5 Using MIDI instruments
MIDI, metadata21.3 Creating output file metadata
MIDI, one channel per voice24.7 MIDI channel mapping
MIDI, pan position24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
MIDI, replacing default instrument equalization24.4.2 Setting MIDI volume
MIDI, reverb24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
MIDI, stereo balance24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
MIDI, supported notation24.1 Supported notation for MIDI
MIDI, tracks24.7 MIDI channel mapping
MIDI, transposition1.3.4 Instrument transpositions
MIDI, unsupported notation24.2 Unsupported notation for MIDI
MIDI, using repeats24.6 Using repeats with MIDI
MIDI, volume24.4.2 Setting MIDI volume
midiBalance24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
midiChannelMapping24.7 MIDI channel mapping
midiChorusLevel24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
midiDrumPitches13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
midiExpression24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
midiInstrument24.5 Using MIDI instruments
midiPanPosition24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
midiReverbLevel24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
millimeter (mm)36.2 Distances and measurements
min-systems-per-page26.6.1 \paper variables for line breaking
min-systems-per-pageB.23 Paper variables
minimum length, hairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
minimum pitch1.1.4 Approximate pitches
minimum-Y-extent29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
minimumFret12.1.3 Default tablatures
minimumFret12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
\minor1.3.2 Key signature
minor1.3.2 Key signature
minorChordModifier15.2.2 Customizing chord names
mirroring markupA.1.3 Graphical markup
\mixolydian1.3.2 Key signature
Mixolydian1.3.2 Key signature
\mm36.2 Distances and measurements
mmB.23 Paper variables
modal inversion1.2.5 Modal transformations
modal transformation1.2.5 Modal transformations
modal transposition1.2.5 Modal transformations
\modalInversion1.2.5 Modal transformations
\modalInversionB.21 Available music functions
\modalTranspose1.2.5 Modal transformations
\modalTransposeB.21 Available music functions
mode1.3.2 Key signature
modern1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
modern accidental1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
modern transcription of Gregorian music9.7.2 Setting a chant
modern-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
modern-voice1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
modern-voice-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
moderntab clef12.1.4 Custom tablatures
modifier, in chord15.1.2 Common chords
modifying contexts35.2 \set and \unset
modifying properties35.2 \set and \unset
\mordent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\mordentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
movement in markup, horizontal8.2.3 Text alignment
movement in markup, vertical8.2.3 Text alignment
movement in markup, vertical8.2.3 Text alignment
movement, multiple20.2 Multiple scores in a book
\mp3.1.2 Dynamics
multi-line comment20.1 Structure of a score
multi-line comment20.5 File structure
multi-line markup8.2.3 Text alignment
multi-line text8.2.3 Text alignment
multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, and fingerings2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, attaching fermata2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, attaching text2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, contracting multiple6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
multi-measure rest, contracting multiple6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
multi-measure rest, expanding multiple6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
multi-measure rest, expanding multiple6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
multi-measure rest, length2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, markup2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, numbering6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
multi-measure rest, positioning2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, script2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, style6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
multi-measure rest, with markup2.2.3 Full measure rests
multi-measure rest, within text, by durationA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
multi-measure rest, within text, by number of measuresA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\multi-measure-rest-by-numberA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
multi-note acciaccatura2.6.1 Grace notes
multi-page markup8.2.1 Text markup introduction
multi-voice accidental1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
MultiMeasureRestScript2.2.3 Full measure rests
MultiMeasureRestText2.2.3 Full measure rests
multiple dynamic marks, on one note3.1.2 Dynamics
multiple phrasing slurs3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
multiple slurs3.2.1 Slurs
multiple voices5.2.3 Collision resolution
music expression, copying22.3.3 How to prevent sharing of music expressions
music expression, sharing22.3.3 How to prevent sharing of music expressions
music fragment23.1 Extracting fragments of music
music, beginners’1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
music, inside markup8.2.5 Music notation inside markup
music, unmetered2.6.3 Time administration
musica ficta17.3.8 Annotational accidentals (musica ficta)
musical cue9.6.3 Musical cues
musical item30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
musical theater9.6 Opera and stage musicals
\musicglyphA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\musicLengthB.21 Available music functions
\musicMapB.21 Available music functions
musicological analysis7.2.4 Analysis brackets
musicQuotesB.20 Technical glossary
mutable objectB.20 Technical glossary
mutable propertyB.20 Technical glossary
mute bongoB.15 Percussion notes
mute congaB.15 Percussion notes
mute timbaleB.15 Percussion notes
muted note, percussion13.1.7 Ghost notes
N
\n3.1.2 Dynamics
N.C. symbol15.2.1 Printing chord names
N.C. symbol, customizing15.2.1 Printing chord names
\name33.6 Defining new contexts
\name33.6 Defining new contexts
name, character9.6.2 Character names
name, of singer9.3.4 Adding singers’ names to stanzas
\naturalA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
natural harmonics11.1.3 Harmonics
natural pitch1.1.3 Accidentals
natural sign1.1.3 Accidentals
natural sign, extra, preventing1.1.3 Accidentals
natural sign, preventing in key signatures1.3.2 Key signature
neo-modern1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
neo-modern-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
neo-modern-voice1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
neo-modern-voice-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
neomensural17.1 Overview of the supported styles
nesting repeat4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
nesting, staff bracket6.1.3 Nested staff groups
nesting, staves6.1.3 Nested staff groups
\new33.2 Creating and referencing contexts
new context33.2 Creating and referencing contexts
new dynamic mark3.1.3 New dynamic marks
new spacing section30.2 New spacing section
new staff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
\newSpacingSection30.2 New spacing section
niente, al, hairpin3.1.2 Dynamics
no-reset1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
\noBeam2.4.3 Manual beams
\noBeamBreak2.4.3 Manual beams
\noBreak28.1 Line breaking
noChordSymbol15.2.1 Printing chord names
non-arpeggiato3.3.2 Arpeggio
non-ASCII character22.4 Special characters
non-default tuplet numbers2.1.2 Tuplets
non-empty text8.1.2 Text scripts
non-musical item30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
non-musical item, horizontal spacing30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
non-musical symbol8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\nonArpeggiato3.3.2 Arpeggio
\nonArpeggiato9.5.2 Score layouts for choral
\nonArpeggiato10.1.4 Staff-change lines
NonMusicalPaperColumn29.2 Explicit staff and system positioning
NonMusicalPaperColumn30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
nonstaff-nonstaff-spacing29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
nonstaff-relatedstaff-spacing29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
nonstaff-unrelatedstaff-spacing29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
\noPageBreak28.2.1 Manual page breaking
\noPageBreakB.21 Available music functions
\noPageTurn28.2.7 Optimal page turning
\noPageTurnB.21 Available music functions
\normal-size-subA.1.1 Font markup
\normal-size-super8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\normal-size-superA.1.1 Font markup
\normal-textA.1.1 Font markup
\normal-weightA.1.1 Font markup
\normalsize7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\normalsize7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\normalsize8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\normalsizeA.1.1 Font markup
\noStanza9.3.2 Stanza reminders
\noStanzaB.21 Available music functions
notation, explaining7.2.2 Balloon help
notation, font size7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
notation, graphic8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
notation, inside markup8.2.5 Music notation inside markup
\noteA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
note cluster5.1.4 Clusters
note collision5.2.3 Collision resolution
note continuation16.3 Graphical notation
note duration2.1.1 Durations
note duration, default2.1.1 Durations
note grouping bracket7.2.4 Analysis brackets
note head7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
note head, Aiken1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, Aiken, thin variant1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, ancient17.3.4 Mensural note heads
note head, ancient17.5.3 Kievan notes
note head, Christian Harmony1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, cross1.4.1 Special note heads
note head, diamond1.4.1 Special note heads
note head, diamond-shaped11.1.3 Harmonics
note head, easy notation1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
note head, easy play1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
note head, funk1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, guitar1.4.1 Special note heads
note head, Harmonia Sacra1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, harmonic1.4.1 Special note heads
note head, improvisation1.4.4 Improvisation
note head, parlato1.4.1 Special note heads
note head, practice1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
note head, Sacred Harp1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, shape1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, shape, merging1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, slashed1.4.4 Improvisation
note head, Southern Harmony1.4.3 Shape note heads
note head, special1.4.1 Special note heads
note head, style1.4.1 Special note heads
note head, styleB.9 Note head styles
note head, Walker1.4.3 Shape note heads
note length2.1.1 Durations
note name, Arabic18.2.2 Arabic note names
note name, default1.1.3 Accidentals
note name, Dutch1.1.3 Accidentals
note name, Hel-arabic18.2.2 Arabic note names
note name, other languages1.1.5 Note names in other languages
note name, printing7.2.1 Note names
note pitch, default2.1.1 Durations
Note_heads_engraver2.3.6 Automatic note splitting
Note_name_engraver7.2.1 Note names
\note-by-numberA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
note-event6.3.2 Quoting other voices
note, colored7.1.5 Coloring objects
note, colored, in chords7.1.5 Coloring objects
note, cross-staff10.1.2 Changing staff manually
note, cross-staff10.1.4 Staff-change lines
note, dotted2.1.1 Durations
note, dotted, moving horizontally5.2.3 Collision resolution
note, double-dotted2.1.1 Durations
note, ghost7.1.8 Parentheses
note, hidden7.1.4 Hidden notes
note, horizontal shift5.2.3 Collision resolution
note, invisible7.1.4 Hidden notes
note, parenthesized7.1.8 Parentheses
note, smaller6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
note, spacing horizontally30.2 New spacing section
note, splitting2.3.6 Automatic note splitting
note, transparent7.1.4 Hidden notes
note, transposition1.2.2 Transpose
note, within text, by durationA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
note, within text, by log and dot-countA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
NoteColumn30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
\notemode19 Input modes
noteNameFunction7.2.1 Note names
NoteNames7.2.1 Note names
NoteNames33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
noteNameSeparator7.2.1 Note names
\nullA.1.8 Other markup commands
NullVoice9.2.6 Polyphony with shared lyrics
NullVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
\numberA.1.1 Font markup
number-footnote-tableB.23 Paper variables
number, bar2.5.3 Bar numbers
number, in easy notation1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
number, measure2.5.3 Bar numbers
\numericTimeSignature2.3.1 Time signature
O
object, colored7.1.5 Coloring objects
object, colored36.7.3 Painting objects white
object, markup8.1.1 Text objects overview
object, overwriting36.7.3 Painting objects white
object, rotating36.8.1 Rotating layout objects
object, visibility36.7 Visibility of objects
octavation1.3.3 Ottava brackets
octave changing mark1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
octave check1.2.1 Octave checks
octave correction1.2.1 Octave checks
octave entry, absolute1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
octave entry, relative1.1.2 Relative octave entry
octave specification, absolute1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
octave specification, relative1.1.2 Relative octave entry
octave transposition1.3.1 Clef
octave transposition, optional1.3.1 Clef
\octaveCheck1.2.1 Octave checks
\octaveCheckB.21 Available music functions
oddFooterMarkupB.23 Paper variables
oddHeaderMarkupB.23 Paper variables
\offset35.7 The \offset command
\offsetB.21 Available music functions
offsetting35.7 The \offset command
\omit36.7.1 Removing the stencil
\omitB.21 Available music functions
\on-the-flyA.1.8 Other markup commands
\once35.4 The \once command
\once35.7 The \offset command
\once36.4.1 Modifying broken spanners
\onceB.21 Available music functions
OneStaff6.1.2 Grouping staves
OneStaff33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
\oneVoice5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\open3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\open11.1.2 Bowing indications
\open13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
\open14.1.2 Fingerings
\openB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
open bongoB.15 Percussion notes
open congaB.15 Percussion notes
open high hat3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
open high hatB.15 Percussion notes
open string indication11.1.2 Bowing indications
open timbaleB.15 Percussion notes
OpenType collections (.otc)8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
OpenType font (.otf)8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
OpenType, font feature8.3.4 Font features
OpenType, font featureA.1.1 Font markup
opera9.6 Opera and stage musicals
operation, inversion1.2.3 Inversion
operation, modal1.2.5 Modal transformations
operation, modal inversion1.2.5 Modal transformations
operation, retrograde1.2.4 Retrograde
operation, transposition1.2.5 Modal transformations
optional material7.1.7 Brackets for optional material
optional octave transposition1.3.1 Clef
optional passage7.1.7 Brackets for optional material
opus21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
oratorio9.5 Choral
orchestra, notation for9.6.1 References for opera and stage musicals
orchestral music9.6.1 References for opera and stage musicals
orchestral strings11 Unfretted string instruments
ordering, vertical, of scripts3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
organ10.3 Organ
organ pedal mark3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
organ pedal mark10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
organ pedal markB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
orientation, of fingerings7.1.2 Fingering instructions
orientation, of fret diagram, changing12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
orientation, of string numbers7.1.2 Fingering instructions
orientation, of stroke finger7.1.2 Fingering instructions
\oriscus17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\oriscus17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
ornament2.6.1 Grace notes
ornament, down pralltriller3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, down pralltrillerB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, Haydn turn3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, Haydn turnB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, horizontally3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, lower mordent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, lower mordentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, mordent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, mordentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, mordent, lower3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, mordent, lowerB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, mordent, upper3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, mordent, upperB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, pralltriller3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, pralltrillerB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, pralltriller, down3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, pralltriller, downB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, pralltriller, long3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, pralltriller, longB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, pralltriller, up3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, pralltriller, upB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, reverse turn3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, reverse turnB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, signum congruentiae3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, slash turn3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, slash turnB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, trill3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, trillB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, turn3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, turnB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, turn, delayed3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, up pralltriller3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, up pralltrillerB.13.2 Ornament scripts
ornament, upper mordent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
ornament, upper mordentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
orphan-penaltyB.23 Paper variables
ossia6.2.2 Ossia staves
ossia6.2.3 Hiding staves
ossia, positioning6.2.2 Ossia staves
\ottava1.3.3 Ottava brackets
ottava1.3.3 Ottava brackets
\ottavaB.21 Available music functions
ottava spanner, modifying slope1.3.3 Ottava brackets
ottava text1.3.3 Ottava brackets
ottava, for single voice1.3.3 Ottava brackets
ottavation1.3.3 Ottava brackets
ottavation-numbers1.3.3 Ottava brackets
ottavation-ordinals1.3.3 Ottava brackets
ottavation-simple-ordinals1.3.3 Ottava brackets
ottavationMarkups1.3.3 Ottava brackets
Ottoman music18.3.1 References for Turkish classical music
Ottoman, classical music18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
outer-margin26.5.2 \paper variables for two-sided mode
outer-marginB.23 Paper variables
output definition33.1.1 Output definitions – blueprints for contexts
output-countB.20 Technical glossary
output-defB.20 Technical glossary
output-filename20.4 Output file names
output-filenameB.23 Paper variables
output-scaleB.23 Paper variables
output-suffix20.4 Output file names
output-suffixB.20 Technical glossary
output-suffixB.23 Paper variables
outside-staff-horizontal-padding29.3 Vertical collision avoidance
outside-staff-padding29.3 Vertical collision avoidance
outside-staff-priority29.3 Vertical collision avoidance
outside-staff-priorityB.17 Default values for outside-staff-priority
\ovalA.1.3 Graphical markup
\overlayA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
overlaying contexts6.1.2 Grouping staves
\override35.3 \override and \revert
\override35.5 \set versus \override
\overrideA.1.8 Other markup commands
\override-linesA.2 Text markup list commands
override, reverting35.3 \override and \revert
\overrideProperty35.5 \set versus \override
\overridePropertyB.21 Available music functions
\overrideTimeSignatureSettings2.3.1 Time signature
\overrideTimeSignatureSettingsB.21 Available music functions
overriding property, within text markupA.1.8 Other markup commands
\overtieA.1.1 Font markup
overwriting grob2.1.4 Ties
overwriting object36.7.3 Painting objects white
P
\p3.1.2 Dynamics
\pad-around8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\pad-aroundA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\pad-markup8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\pad-markupA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\pad-to-box8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\pad-to-boxA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\pad-x8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\pad-xA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\pad-x-left8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\pad-x-leftA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\pad-x-right8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\pad-x-rightA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
padding34.3 Determining the grob property
padding around text8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
padding textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
padding text horizontallyA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
padding text horizontallyA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
padding text horizontallyA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
page break30.5 Line width
page break, cadenzas2.3.4 Unmetered music
page break, managing with extra voice28.1 Line breaking
page break, manual28.2.1 Manual page breaking
page break, unmetered music2.3.4 Unmetered music
page break, within markup8.2.1 Text markup introduction
page footer21.1.3 Default layout of headers and footers
page header21.1.3 Default layout of headers and footers
page layout30.5 Line width
page number, auto-numbering26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
page number, in roman numerals26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
page number, independent for introduction26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
page number, per book part26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
page number, referencing21.6 Reference to page numbers
page number, specify first26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
page number, suppress26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
page size26.2 Paper size and automatic scaling
page-breaking26.6.2 \paper variables for page breaking
page-breakingB.23 Paper variables
page-breaking-system-system-spacing26.6.2 \paper variables for page breaking
page-breaking-system-system-spacingB.23 Paper variables
page-count26.6.2 \paper variables for page breaking
page-countB.23 Paper variables
\page-linkA.1.8 Other markup commands
page-number-type26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
page-number-typeB.23 Paper variables
page-post-processB.23 Paper variables
\page-ref21.6 Reference to page numbers
\page-refA.1.8 Other markup commands
page-spacing-weight26.6.2 \paper variables for page breaking
page-spacing-weightB.23 Paper variables
page, orientation26.2.1 Setting the paper size
\pageBreak28.2.1 Manual page breaking
\pageBreakB.21 Available music functions
\pageTurn28.2.7 Optimal page turning
\pageTurnB.21 Available music functions
pageTurnMinimumRepeatLength28.2.7 Optimal page turning
pageTurnMinimumRestLength28.2.7 Optimal page turning
\palmMuteB.21 Available music functions
\palmMuteOnB.21 Available music functions
pan position, in MIDI24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
Pango8.3 Fonts
\paper20.5 File structure
\paper26.2 Paper size and automatic scaling
paper column30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
paper size26.2 Paper size and automatic scaling
paper size, landscape26.2.1 Setting the paper size
paper size, orientation26.2.1 Setting the paper size
paper variable, predefined26.1 The \paper block
paper variables, in \layout block27.1 The \layout block
paper-height26.3 Fixed vertical spacing \paper variables
paper-heightB.23 Paper variables
paper-width26.5.1 \paper variables for widths and margins
paper-widthB.23 Paper variables
papersizenameB.23 Paper variables
parallel music5.2.6 Writing music in parallel
\parallelMusic5.2.6 Writing music in parallel
\parallelMusicB.21 Available music functions
parenthesis7.1.8 Parentheses
\parenthesize7.1.8 Parentheses
\parenthesizeA.1.3 Graphical markup
\parenthesizeB.21 Available music functions
parenthesized accidental1.1.3 Accidentals
parlato9.6.4 Spoken music
parlato note head1.4.1 Special note heads
Parmesan fontB.8 The Emmentaler font
parserB.20 Technical glossary
parser variableB.20 Technical glossary
part combiner5.2.5 Automatic part combining
part combiner, changing text5.2.5 Automatic part combining
part song9.5 Choral
part, desk6.3 Writing parts
part, individual6.3 Writing parts
part, section6.3 Writing parts
\partCombine5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\partCombine9.2.6 Polyphony with shared lyrics
\partCombineB.21 Available music functions
\partCombine, and lyrics5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\partCombine, and lyrics9.2.6 Polyphony with shared lyrics
\partCombineApart5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\partCombineAutomatic5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\partCombineChords5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\partCombineDownB.21 Available music functions
\partCombineForceB.21 Available music functions
partCombineListenerB.20 Technical glossary
\partCombineSoloI5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\partCombineSoloII5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\partCombineUnisono5.2.5 Automatic part combining
\partCombineUpB.21 Available music functions
\partial2.3.3 Upbeats
\partial2.6.3 Time administration
\partial4.1.2 Simple repeats
\partialB.21 Available music functions
partial measure2.3.3 Upbeats
partial measure, in hymns9.7.5 Partial measures in hymn tunes
\pathA.1.3 Graphical markup
path, drawingA.1.3 Graphical markup
\patternA.1.8 Other markup commands
pause mark2.2.4 Caesuras
pause mark3.2.3 Breath marks
PDF, embedding files23.4 Embedding files in PDF output
PDF, metadata21.3 Creating output file metadata
pedal diagram, harp10.5.2 Harp pedals
pedal high hat3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
pedal high hat13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
pedal high hatB.15 Percussion notes
pedal indication, bracket10.2.1 Piano pedals
pedal indication, mixed10.2.1 Piano pedals
pedal indication, style10.2.1 Piano pedals
pedal indication, text10.2.1 Piano pedals
pedal mark, heel3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
pedal mark, heel10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
pedal mark, heelB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
pedal mark, organ3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
pedal mark, organ10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
pedal mark, organB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
pedal mark, toe3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
pedal mark, toe10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
pedal mark, toeB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
pedal splash high hat13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
pedal sustain, style10.2.1 Piano pedals
pedal, harp10.5.2 Harp pedals
pedal, piano10.2.1 Piano pedals
pedal, sostenuto10.2.1 Piano pedals
pedal, sustain10.2.1 Piano pedals
pedalSustainStyle10.2.1 Piano pedals
percent repeat4.2.1 Percent repeats
percent repeat, count visibility4.2.1 Percent repeats
percent repeat, counter4.2.1 Percent repeats
percent repeat, isolated4.2.1 Percent repeats
percussion13.1.2 Basic percussion notation
percussion13.1.5 Percussion staves
percussion clef13.1.2 Basic percussion notation
percussion clefB.11.2 Percussion staff clef
percussion staff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
percussion, custom13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
percussion, dead note13.1.7 Ghost notes
percussion, false note13.1.7 Ghost notes
percussion, ghost note13.1.7 Ghost notes
percussion, muted note13.1.7 Ghost notes
percussion, silenced note13.1.7 Ghost notes
Performer_group33.6 Defining new contexts
Persian accidentals (sori, koron)18.4.1 Persian music notation
Persian classical music18.4 Persian classical music
Persian makam18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
Persian makam18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
\pes17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\pes17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
Petrucci17 Ancient notation
Petrucci17.1 Overview of the supported styles
Petrucci clef17.3.2 Mensural clefs
Petrucci clefB.11.4 Ancient music clefs
PetrucciStaff17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
PetrucciStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
PetrucciVoice17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
PetrucciVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
phrase bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
phrase bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
phrase bar line, in Gregorian chant17.4.4 Divisiones
phrase bar line, in hymns9.7.4 Phrase bar lines in hymn tunes
phrase bar line, in Kievan chant17.5.5 Kievan bar lines
phrasing bracket7.2.4 Analysis brackets
phrasing mark3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
phrasing slur3.2.1 Slurs
phrasing slur3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
phrasing slur, dashed3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
phrasing slur, defining dash patterns3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
phrasing slur, dotted3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
phrasing slur, half solid and half dashed3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
phrasing slur, multiple3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
phrasing slur, simultaneous3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
phrasing, in lyrics9.1.7 Multiple notes to one syllable
\phrasingSlurDashed3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrasingSlurDashPattern3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrasingSlurDashPatternB.21 Available music functions
\phrasingSlurDotted3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrasingSlurDown3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrasingSlurHalfDashed3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrasingSlurHalfSolid3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrasingSlurNeutral3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrasingSlurSolid3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrasingSlurUp3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
\phrygian1.3.2 Key signature
Phrygian1.3.2 Key signature
piano1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
piano music, centering dynamics10.1.1 References for keyboards
piano pedal10.2.1 Piano pedals
piano staff6.1.2 Grouping staves
piano staff10.1.1 References for keyboards
piano-cautionary1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
PianoStaff10.1.1 References for keyboards
PianoStaff10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
PianoStaff33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
pickup measure2.3.3 Upbeats
pickup, in a repeat4.1.2 Simple repeats
piece21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
pitch1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
pitch name1.1.1 Absolute octave entry
pitch name, other languages1.1.5 Note names in other languages
pitch range1.3.7 Ambitus
Pitch_squash_engraver2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
pitch, approximate1.1.4 Approximate pitches
pitch, default2.1.1 Durations
pitch, extreme1.1.4 Approximate pitches
pitch, isolated2.1.1 Durations
pitch, transposition1.2.2 Transpose
pitch, unspecified1.1.4 Approximate pitches
pitched trill3.3.3 Trills
pitched trill, with accidental3.3.3 Trills
\pitchedTrill3.3.3 Trills
\pitchedTrillB.21 Available music functions
pitches, ‘smart’ transposition1.2.2 Transpose
pitchnamesB.20 Technical glossary
pitchnamesB.21 Available music functions
pitchnamesB.21 Available music functions
pitchnamesB.21 Available music functions
pizzicato, Bartók11.1.4 Snap (Bartók) pizzicato
pizzicato, snap11.1.4 Snap (Bartók) pizzicato
place-fretA.1.6 Instrument-specific markup
placeholder event5.1.1 Chorded notes
placement, lyrics9.2.2 Placing lyrics vertically
placement, right-hand fingering12.1.8 Right-hand fingerings
placing horizontal brackets, around textA.1.3 Graphical markup
placing parentheses, around textA.1.3 Graphical markup
placing vertical brackets, around textA.1.3 Graphical markup
PNG imageA.1.3 Graphical markup
poet21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
point (pt)36.2 Distances and measurements
point, big (bp)36.2 Distances and measurements
\pointAndClickOffB.21 Available music functions
\pointAndClickOnB.21 Available music functions
\pointAndClickTypesB.21 Available music functions
\polygonA.1.3 Graphical markup
\polymetric2.3.5 Polymetric notation
\polymetricB.21 Available music functions
polymetric meter, with beams2.3.5 Polymetric notation
polymetric signatures2.3.5 Polymetric notation
polyphonic music5.2.3 Collision resolution
polyphony, additional voices5.2.3 Collision resolution
polyphony, in tablatures12.1.3 Default tablatures
polyphony, shared lyrics9.2.6 Polyphony with shared lyrics
polyphony, single-staff5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\popContextProperty35.2 \set and \unset
\popContextPropertyB.21 Available music functions
\portato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\portatoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
position, figured bass alteration15.3.2 Entering figured bass
position, in measure2.3.3 Upbeats
position, in measure2.6.3 Time administration
position, lyrics6.2.2 Ossia staves
position, multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
position, ossia6.2.2 Ossia staves
position, vertical, of grobs36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
positioning, exact, of staves29.2 Explicit staff and system positioning
post-eventB.13 List of articulations
\postscript8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\postscriptA.1.3 Graphical markup
postscript8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
power chord12.2.3 Indicating power chords
\pp3.1.2 Dynamics
\ppp3.1.2 Dynamics
\pppp3.1.2 Dynamics
\ppppp3.1.2 Dynamics
practice note head1.4.2 Easy notation note heads
\prall3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\prallB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\pralldown3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\pralldownB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\prallmordent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\prallmordentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\prallprall3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\prallprallB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\prallup3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\prallupB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\preBend12.1.3 Default tablatures
\preBendB.21 Available music functions
\preBendHold12.1.3 Default tablatures
\preBendHoldB.21 Available music functions
predefined paper variables26.1 The \paper block
predefined string tuning, for fretted instruments12.1.4 Custom tablatures
predefinedDiagramTable12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
\predefinedFretboardsOff12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
\predefinedFretboardsOn12.1.7 Automatic fret diagrams
prefatory matter30.4.1 Overview of object-specific horizontal spacing tweaks
prefatory matter30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
prima volta4.1.3 Alternative endings
print-all-headers26.6.4 \paper variables concerning headers and markups
print-all-headersB.23 Paper variables
print-first-page-number26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
print-first-page-numberB.23 Paper variables
print-page-number26.6.3 \paper variables for page numbering
print-page-numberB.23 Paper variables
printAccidentalNames7.2.1 Note names
printing chord name15.2.1 Printing chord names
printing order36.7.3 Painting objects white
printing reserved character8.2.1 Text markup introduction
printing special character8.2.1 Text markup introduction
printNotesLanguage7.2.1 Note names
printOctaveNames7.2.1 Note names
probB.20 Technical glossary
properties35.6 \tweak and \single
property objectB.20 Technical glossary
property-defaultsB.23 Paper variables
\property-recursiveA.1.8 Other markup commands
property, grob35.3 \override and \revert
property, modifying35.2 \set and \unset
\propertyOverrideB.21 Available music functions
\propertyRevertB.21 Available music functions
\propertySetB.21 Available music functions
\propertyTweakB.21 Available music functions
\propertyUnsetB.21 Available music functions
psalm9.7 Chants psalms and hymns
psalm9.7.2 Setting a chant
\pt36.2 Distances and measurements
ptB.23 Paper variables
pull off12.1.3 Default tablatures
punctuation, in lyrics9.1.2 Entering lyrics
\push-to-tag22.2.2 Using tags
\push-to-tagA.1.8 Other markup commands
\pushContextProperty35.2 \set and \unset
\pushContextPropertyB.21 Available music functions
\pushToTag22.2.2 Using tags
\pushToTagB.21 Available music functions
\pushToTagMarkup22.2.2 Using tags
\pushToTagMarkupB.21 Available music functions
\put-adjacentA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
putting space around textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
Q
q (chord repetition)5.1.2 Chord repetition
q (chord repetition)12.1.3 Default tablatures
QR codeA.1.8 Other markup commands
\qr-codeA.1.8 Other markup commands
quarter tone1.1.3 Accidentals
quarter tone accidental1.1.3 Accidentals
quarter tone, in tablature12.1.4 Custom tablatures
\quilisma17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\quilisma17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
quote, in lyrics9.1.2 Entering lyrics
quote, in lyrics9.1.6 Multiple syllables to one note
quote, voices6.3.2 Quoting other voices
quoted text8.1.2 Text scripts
quoted text, in markup mode8.2.1 Text markup introduction
quotedCueEventTypes6.3.2 Quoting other voices
quotedEventTypes6.3.2 Quoting other voices
\quoteDuring6.3.2 Quoting other voices
\quoteDuring6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
\quoteDuringB.21 Available music functions
\quoteDuring, and tags22.2.2 Using tags
R
R (full-measure rest)2.2.3 Full measure rests
r (rest)2.2.1 Rests
ragged-bottom26.3 Fixed vertical spacing \paper variables
ragged-bottomB.23 Paper variables
ragged-last26.5.1 \paper variables for widths and margins
ragged-last30.5 Line width
ragged-lastB.23 Paper variables
ragged-last-bottom26.3 Fixed vertical spacing \paper variables
ragged-last-bottomB.23 Paper variables
ragged-right26.5.1 \paper variables for widths and margins
ragged-right30.5 Line width
ragged-rightB.23 Paper variables
\raise8.2.3 Text alignment
\raiseA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\raiseNote15.1.4 Chord inversions and specific voicings
\raiseNoteB.21 Available music functions
raising textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
range of pitches1.3.7 Ambitus
Ratisbona, Editio17.1 Overview of the supported styles
\reduceChords2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
\reduceChordsB.21 Available music functions
referencing context33.2 Creating and referencing contexts
referencing page label, in textA.1.8 Other markup commands
referencing page number, in textA.1.8 Other markup commands
referencing page number, in textA.1.8 Other markup commands
register symbol, accordion10.4.1 Discant symbols
regular line break28.1 Line breaking
rehearsal mark2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
rehearsal mark, below staff2.3.2 Metronome marks
rehearsal mark, format2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
rehearsal mark, manual2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
rehearsal mark, style2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
\relative1.1.2 Relative octave entry
\relative1.1.2 Relative octave entry
relative1.1.2 Relative octave entry
\relative1.2.2 Transpose
\relative10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
\relative22.3.4 Substitution functions and relative octave entry
\relativeB.21 Available music functions
relative music, and \autoChange10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
relative octave entry1.1.2 Relative octave entry
relative octave entry, and chords1.1.2 Relative octave entry
relative octave entry, and transposition1.1.2 Relative octave entry
relative octave specification1.1.2 Relative octave entry
relative pitch, chords5.1.1 Chorded notes
religious music9.7 Chants psalms and hymns
reminder accidental1.1.3 Accidentals
removal, in chord15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
\remove33.4 Modifying context plug-ins
remove-empty6.2.3 Hiding staves
remove-first6.2.3 Hiding staves
remove-grace-property2.6.1 Grace notes
remove-layer6.2.3 Hiding staves
\remove-with-tag22.2.2 Using tags
\remove-with-tagA.1.8 Other markup commands
\RemoveAllEmptyStaves6.2.3 Hiding staves
\RemoveAllEmptyStavesB.22 Context modification identifiers
\RemoveEmptyStaves6.2.3 Hiding staves
\RemoveEmptyStavesB.22 Context modification identifiers
\removeFromTagGroup22.2.2 Using tags
\removeFromTagGroupB.21 Available music functions
\removeWithTag22.2.2 Using tags
\removeWithTagB.21 Available music functions
removing bar numbers2.5.3 Bar numbers
removing cue notes6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
removing tagged music22.2.2 Using tags
Renaissance music6.1.2 Grouping staves
\repeat4.1.1 Written-out repeats
\repeat4.1.2 Simple repeats
\repeat4.1.3 Alternative endings
repeat2.5.1 Bar lines
repeat bar2.5.1 Bar lines
repeat bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
repeat bar line, underlying2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
repeat number, changing4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
\repeat percent4.2.1 Percent repeats
\repeat segno2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\repeat segno2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\repeat segno4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
\repeat tremolo4.2.2 Tremolo repeats
\repeat unfold4.1.1 Written-out repeats
\repeat volta2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\repeat volta2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\repeat volta4.1.2 Simple repeats
\repeat volta4.1.3 Alternative endings
repeat volta, changing4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeat, al fine4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
repeat, alla coda4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
repeat, alternative bar numbers4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, ambiguous4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, and glissandi3.3.1 Glissando
repeat, and glissandi4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, and lyrics9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
repeat, and measure number4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, and slur4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, bar line at start of piece4.1.2 Simple repeats
repeat, bar numbers with letters4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, beat4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeat, D.C.4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
repeat, D.C., manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeat, D.S.4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
repeat, D.S., forced at start4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, D.S., manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeat, da capo4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
repeat, da capo, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeat, dal segno4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
repeat, dal segno, forced at start4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, dal segno, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeat, double, style for volta2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
repeat, e poi la coda4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
repeat, end4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeat, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeat, measure4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeat, nested4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, percent4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeat, percent, count visibility4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeat, percent, counter4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeat, percent, isolated4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeat, short4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeat, simple4.1.2 Simple repeats
repeat, slash4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeat, start4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeat, timing information4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, tremolo4.2.2 Tremolo repeats
repeat, unfolded4.1.1 Written-out repeats
repeat, with alternative endings4.1.3 Alternative endings
repeat, with anacrusis4.1.2 Simple repeats
repeat, with bar checks4.1.2 Simple repeats
repeat, with pickup4.1.2 Simple repeats
repeat, with segno4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
repeat, with ties2.1.4 Ties
repeat, with upbeat4.1.2 Simple repeats
repeat, written-out4.1.1 Written-out repeats
repeatCommands4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
repeatCountVisibility4.2.1 Percent repeats
repeated chords, suppressing12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
repeated chords, suppressing15.2.1 Printing chord names
repeating lyrics, with alternative endings9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
repeating tie2.1.4 Ties
repeats, in MIDI24.6 Using repeats with MIDI
\repeatTie2.1.4 Ties
\repeatTie9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
repetition, using q5.1.2 Chord repetition
repetition, using q12.1.3 Default tablatures
\replaceA.1.1 Font markup
\replace-with-tag22.2.2 Using tags
\replace-with-tagA.1.8 Other markup commands
\replaceWithTag22.2.2 Using tags
\replaceWithTagB.21 Available music functions
\replaceWithTagMarkup22.2.2 Using tags
\replaceWithTagMarkupB.21 Available music functions
replacing strings, automatically22.4.3 ASCII aliases
reserved character, printing8.2.1 Text markup introduction
reset-footnotes-on-new-page26.6.4 \paper variables concerning headers and markups
reset-footnotes-on-new-pageB.23 Paper variables
\resetRelativeOctave1.1.2 Relative octave entry
\resetRelativeOctaveB.21 Available music functions
\resetTagGroup22.2.2 Using tags
\resetTagGroupB.21 Available music functions
\resetTagGroups22.2.2 Using tags
\resetTagGroupsB.21 Available music functions
resizing of staves6.2.2 Ossia staves
\responsum17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\responsumB.21 Available music functions
\rest2.2.1 Rests
rest2.2.1 Rests
\restA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\rest-by-numberA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
rest-event6.3.2 Quoting other voices
rest, ancient17.3.6 Mensural rests
rest, church6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
rest, collisions2.2.3 Full measure rests
rest, condensing ordinary2.2.3 Full measure rests
rest, entering durations2.2.1 Rests
rest, full-measure2.2.3 Full measure rests
rest, invisible2.2.2 Invisible rests
rest, merging5.2.4 Merging rests
rest, multi-measure2.2.1 Rests
rest, multi-measure2.2.3 Full measure rests
rest, specifying vertical position2.2.1 Rests
rest, splitting2.3.6 Automatic note splitting
rest, style2.2.1 Rests
rest, whole-measure2.2.1 Rests
rest, whole, for a full measure2.2.3 Full measure rests
rest, within text, by durationA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
rest, within text, by log and dot-countA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
restNumberThreshold6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
restoring default properties for time signatures2.3.1 Time signature
restrainOpenStrings12.1.3 Default tablatures
\retrograde1.2.4 Retrograde
\retrogradeB.21 Available music functions
retrograde transformation1.2.4 Retrograde
reverb, in MIDI24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
\reverseturn3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\reverseturnB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\revert35.3 \override and \revert
reverting override35.3 \override and \revert
\revertTimeSignatureSettings2.3.1 Time signature
\revertTimeSignatureSettingsB.21 Available music functions
\rfz3.1.2 Dynamics
RGB color7.1.5 Coloring objects
rgb-color7.1.5 Coloring objects
\rheel10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\rheeltoe10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\rhythm33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
\rhythm33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
\rhythm33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
\rhythmA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
rhythm, in textA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
rhythm, showing melody2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
rhythmic staff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
RhythmicStaff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
RhythmicStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
ride bellB.15 Percussion notes
ride cymbalB.15 Percussion notes
\right-align8.2.3 Text alignment
\right-alignA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
right-aligning textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\right-braceA.1.8 Other markup commands
\right-columnA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
right-hand fingering, for fretted instruments12.1.8 Right-hand fingerings
right-hand fingering, placement12.1.8 Right-hand fingerings
right-margin26.5.1 \paper variables for widths and margins
right-marginB.23 Paper variables
\rightHandFinger12.1.8 Right-hand fingerings
\rightHandFingerB.21 Available music functions
rolled chord3.3.2 Arpeggio
\romanStringNumbers11.1.2 Bowing indications
\romanStringNumbers12.1.2 String number indications
root of chord15.1.2 Common chords
\rotateA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
rotating object36.8.1 Rotating layout objects
rotating textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\rounded-box8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\rounded-boxA.1.3 Graphical markup
\rtoe10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\rtoeheel10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
S
s (invisible rest)2.2.2 Invisible rests
Sacred Harp note head1.4.3 Shape note heads
\sacredHarpHeads1.4.3 Shape note heads
\sacredHarpHeadsMinor1.4.3 Shape note heads
\sansA.1.1 Font markup
SATB9.5 Choral
scalable vector graphics output23.3 Alternative output formats
\scaleA.1.3 Graphical markup
\scaleDurations2.1.3 Scaling durations
\scaleDurations2.3.5 Polymetric notation
\scaleDurationsB.21 Available music functions
scaling duration2.1.3 Scaling durations
scaling markupA.1.3 Graphical markup
scaling textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
Scheme objectB.20 Technical glossary
Scheme variableB.20 Technical glossary
\score20.1 Structure of a score
\score20.5 File structure
Score33.1.2 Score – the master of all contexts
\scoreA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
Score context, replacing33.6 Defining new contexts
Score_engraver33.6 Defining new contexts
Score_performer33.6 Defining new contexts
\score-linesA.2 Text markup list commands
score-markup-spacing26.4.2 List of flexible vertical spacing \paper variables
score-markup-spacingB.23 Paper variables
score-system-spacing26.4.2 List of flexible vertical spacing \paper variables
score-system-spacingB.23 Paper variables
score-titleB.23 Paper variables
score-title-propertiesB.23 Paper variables
score, inside markup8.2.5 Music notation inside markup
score, vocal, adding cues9.6.3 Musical cues
scoreTitleMarkup21.2.2 Custom layout for titles
scoreTitleMarkupB.23 Paper variables
Scottish highland bagpipe14.2.1 Bagpipe definitions
scriptB.13 List of articulations
script-priority3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
script-priorityB.18 Default values for script-priority
script, on multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
script, vertical ordering3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
seconda volta4.1.3 Alternative endings
\section2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\section2.5.7 Section divisions
\section17.5.5 Kievan bar lines
section bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
section bar line2.5.7 Section divisions
section bar line, in Gregorian chant17.4.4 Divisiones
section bar line, in Kievan chant17.5.5 Kievan bar lines
section label8.1.4 Section labels
section parts6.3 Writing parts
\sectionLabel4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
\sectionLabel8.1.4 Section labels
\sectionLabelB.21 Available music functions
\segno3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
segno4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
\segnoA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\segnoB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
segno bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
segno bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
segno bar line4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
segno, forced at start4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
segno, forced at start4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
\segnoMark2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\segnoMark2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\segnoMark4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
\segnoMark4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
\segnoMarkB.21 Available music functions
self-alignment-X29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
semai form18.2.4 Arabic time signatures
semi-flat1.1.3 Accidentals
semi-flat1.1.5 Note names in other languages
semi-flat symbol, appearance18.2.2 Arabic note names
semi-flat symbol, Persian (koron)18.4.1 Persian music notation
semi-sharp1.1.3 Accidentals
semi-sharp1.1.5 Note names in other languages
semi-sharp symbol, Persian (sori)18.4.1 Persian music notation
semi-transparent colors7.1.5 Coloring objects
\semicirculus17.4.5 Gregorian articulation signs
\semicirculusB.13.6 Ancient scripts
\semiflatA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\semiGermanChords15.2.2 Customizing chord names
\semisharpA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
separate text8.1.6 Separate text
separator mark, system6.1.4 Separating systems
\serifA.1.1 Font markup
sesqui-flat1.1.5 Note names in other languages
sesqui-sharp1.1.5 Note names in other languages
\sesquiflatA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\sesquisharpA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\set2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
\set35.2 \set and \unset
\set35.5 \set versus \override
set-global-staff-size27.2 Setting the staff size
setting extent of text objectA.1.8 Other markup commands
setting extent of text objectA.1.8 Other markup commands
setting extent of text objectA.1.8 Other markup commands
setting extent of text objectA.1.8 Other markup commands
setting extent of text objectA.1.8 Other markup commands
setting horizontal text alignmentA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
setting subscript, in standard font sizeA.1.1 Font markup
setting superscript, in standard font sizeA.1.1 Font markup
seventh chord15.1.2 Common chords
\sf3.1.2 Dynamics
\sff3.1.2 Dynamics
\sfz3.1.2 Dynamics
\shape36.11.1 Modifying ties and slurs
\shapeB.21 Available music functions
shape note1.4.3 Shape note heads
shape note, merging1.4.3 Shape note heads
shaping slurs and ties36.11.1 Modifying ties and slurs
shared propertyB.20 Technical glossary
sharp1.1.3 Accidentals
\sharpA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
sharp, double1.1.3 Accidentals
shift note5.2.3 Collision resolution
shift rest, automatic5.2.3 Collision resolution
shift symbol, accordion10.4.1 Discant symbols
shift, fingering7.1.3 Gliding fingers
\shiftDurationsB.21 Available music functions
shifting voice5.2.3 Collision resolution
\shiftOff5.2.3 Collision resolution
\shiftOn5.2.3 Collision resolution
\shiftOnn5.2.3 Collision resolution
\shiftOnnn5.2.3 Collision resolution
short bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
short bar line, in Gregorian chant17.4.4 Divisiones
short fermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
short fermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
short-indent6.3.1 Instrument names
short-indent26.5.3 \paper variables for shifts and indents
short-indentB.23 Paper variables
shortened volta brackets4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
\shortfermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\shortfermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
show vertical layout31.1 Displaying spacing
showFirstLength23.2 Skipping corrected music
showFirstLengthB.20 Technical glossary
\showKeySignature14.2.1 Bagpipe definitions
showLastLength23.2 Skipping corrected music
showLastLengthB.20 Technical glossary
\showStaffSwitch10.1.4 Staff-change lines
sidestickB.15 Percussion notes
sidestickB.15 Percussion notes
sign, coda3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
sign, codaB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
sign, coda, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
sign, coda, variant3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
sign, coda, variant4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
sign, coda, variantB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
sign, coda, with repeats4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
sign, conducting2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
sign, segno3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
sign, segnoB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
sign, segno, bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
sign, segno, bar line4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
sign, segno, manual4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
sign, segno, with repeats4.1.6 Segno repeat structure
sign, segno, with repeats4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
sign, snappizzicato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
sign, snappizzicatoB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
sign, variant coda3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
sign, variant coda4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
sign, variant codaB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
signature, polymetric2.3.5 Polymetric notation
\signumcongruentiae3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\signumcongruentiaeB.13.6 Ancient scripts
silenced note, percussion13.1.7 Ghost notes
\simpleA.1.1 Font markup
simple repeat4.1.2 Simple repeats
simple text string, with tie charactersA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
simultaneous notes and accidentals1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
simultaneous phrasing slurs3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
simultaneous slurs3.2.1 Slurs
singer name9.3.4 Adding singers’ names to stanzas
\single21.4.1 Footnotes in music expressions
\single35.6 \tweak and \single
\single35.6 \tweak and \single
\single35.7 The \offset command
\singleB.21 Available music functions
single bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
single staff, with bracket or brace6.1.2 Grouping staves
single-line comment20.1 Structure of a score
single-line comment20.5 File structure
single-staff polyphony5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\skip2.2.2 Invisible rests
skip2.2.2 Invisible rests
\skip9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
\skipB.21 Available music functions
skip typesetting23.2 Skipping corrected music
skipBars6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
skipping notes, in lyrics9.2.4 Lyrics and repeats
skipTypesetting23.2 Skipping corrected music
slash repeat4.2.1 Percent repeats
slashChordSeparator15.2.2 Customizing chord names
slashed beam2.4.5 Slashed beams
slashed digitA.1.8 Other markup commands
slashed note head1.4.4 Improvisation
slashed stem2.6.1 Grace notes
\slashed-digitA.1.8 Other markup commands
\slashedGrace2.6.1 Grace notes
\slashedGraceB.21 Available music functions
\slashSeparator26.6.4 \paper variables concerning headers and markups
\slashturn3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\slashturnB.13.2 Ornament scripts
slide, in tablature12.1.3 Default tablatures
slope, ottava spanner, modifying1.3.3 Ottava brackets
slur3.2.1 Slurs
slur-event6.3.2 Quoting other voices
slur, above notes3.2.1 Slurs
slur, adjusting start and end3.2.1 Slurs
slur, and repeats4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
slur, below notes3.2.1 Slurs
slur, dashed3.2.1 Slurs
slur, dashed phrasing3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
slur, defining dash patterns3.2.1 Slurs
slur, defining dash patterns3.2.1 Slurs
slur, defining dash patterns for phrasing3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
slur, dotted3.2.1 Slurs
slur, dotted phrasing3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
slur, double, for legato chords3.2.1 Slurs
slur, for tuplets2.1.2 Tuplets
slur, half dashed and half solid3.2.1 Slurs
slur, half solid and half dashed phrasing3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
slur, manual placement3.2.1 Slurs
slur, modifying36.11.1 Modifying ties and slurs
slur, multiple3.2.1 Slurs
slur, multiple phrasing3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
slur, phrasing3.2.1 Slurs
slur, phrasing3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
slur, phrasing, defining dash patterns3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
slur, simultaneous3.2.1 Slurs
slur, simultaneous phrasing3.2.2 Phrasing slurs
slur, solid3.2.1 Slurs
slur, style3.2.1 Slurs
slur, text markup inside3.2.1 Slurs
slur, vertical3.3.2 Arpeggio
\slurDashed3.2.1 Slurs
\slurDashPattern3.2.1 Slurs
\slurDashPatternB.21 Available music functions
\slurDotted3.2.1 Slurs
\slurDown3.2.1 Slurs
\slurHalfDashed3.2.1 Slurs
\slurHalfSolid3.2.1 Slurs
\slurNeutral3.2.1 Slurs
\slurSolid3.2.1 Slurs
\slurUp3.2.1 Slurs
\small7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\small8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\smallA.1.1 Font markup
\smallCapsA.1.1 Font markup
\smaller8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\smaller8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\smallerA.1.1 Font markup
smaller note6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
smobB.20 Technical glossary
snap pizzicato11.1.4 Snap (Bartók) pizzicato
\snappizzicato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\snappizzicatoB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
snareB.15 Percussion notes
Solesmes17.1 Overview of the supported styles
solid slur3.2.1 Slurs
solo part5.2.5 Automatic part combining
soprano clef1.3.1 Clef
soprano clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
sori18.4.1 Persian music notation
sos.10.2.1 Piano pedals
sostenuto pedal10.2.1 Piano pedals
\sostenutoOff10.2.1 Piano pedals
\sostenutoOn10.2.1 Piano pedals
sound24 Creating MIDI output
\sourcefileline20.5 File structure
\sourcefilename20.5 File structure
Southern Harmony note head1.4.3 Shape note heads
\southernHarmonyHeads1.4.3 Shape note heads
\southernHarmonyHeadsMinor1.4.3 Shape note heads
\sp3.1.2 Dynamics
space-alist30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
space, between staves29.1 Flexible vertical spacing within systems
space, in lyrics9.1.2 Entering lyrics
space, in lyrics9.1.6 Multiple syllables to one note
space, inside systems29.1 Flexible vertical spacing within systems
spacer note2.2.2 Invisible rests
spacer rest2.2.2 Invisible rests
spacing30.1 Horizontal spacing overview
spacing section, new30.2 New spacing section
spacing, display of layout31.1 Displaying spacing
spacing, horizontal30 Horizontal spacing
spacing, lyrics9.2.3 Placing syllables horizontally
spacing, vertical29 Vertical spacing
span bar2.5.1 Bar lines
Span_stem_engraver10.1.4 Staff-change lines
spanner36.4 Spanners
spannerB.20 Technical glossary
spanner, modifying36.4.1 Modifying broken spanners
special arpeggio symbol3.3.2 Arpeggio
special character22.4 Special characters
special character, in markup mode8.2.1 Text markup introduction
special note head1.4.1 Special note heads
splash cymbalB.15 Percussion notes
splicing, into tagged music22.2.2 Using tags
splitting notes2.3.6 Automatic note splitting
splitting rests2.3.6 Automatic note splitting
\spp3.1.2 Dynamics
Sprechgesang9.6.4 Spoken music
square bracket, at start of staff group6.1.2 Grouping staves
square neumes ligature17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\staccatissimo3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\staccatissimoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
\staccato3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\staccatoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
stacked flags2.4.3 Manual beams
stacking text, in a columnA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
Staff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
staff brace, in markupA.1.8 Other markup commands
staff change, automatic10.1.3 Changing staff automatically
staff change, manual10.1.2 Changing staff manually
staff group6.1.2 Grouping staves
staff group, with square bracket at start6.1.2 Grouping staves
staff line, modifying6.2.1 Staff symbol
staff line, stopping and starting6.2.1 Staff symbol
staff symbol6.2.1 Staff symbol
Staff_collecting_engraver2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
Staff_collecting_engraver8.1.5 Text marks
Staff_symbol_engraver6.2.3 Hiding staves
staff-affinity29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
staff-change line10.1.4 Staff-change lines
staff-heightB.23 Paper variables
staff-padding7.1.2 Fingering instructions
\staff-space36.2 Distances and measurements
staff-spaceB.23 Paper variables
staff-staff-spacing29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
staff, choir6.1.2 Grouping staves
staff, distance29.1 Flexible vertical spacing within systems
staff, drum6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
staff, empty6.2.3 Hiding staves
staff, exact positioning29.2 Explicit staff and system positioning
staff, Frenched6.2.2 Ossia staves
staff, grand6.1.2 Grouping staves
staff, hiding6.2.3 Hiding staves
staff, highlight7.1.6 Staff highlights
staff, initiation6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
staff, instantiation6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
staff, keyboard instruments10.1.1 References for keyboards
staff, keyed instruments10.1.1 References for keyboards
staff, metronome mark below2.3.2 Metronome marks
staff, multiple6.1.2 Grouping staves
staff, nested6.1.3 Nested staff groups
staff, new6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
staff, percussion6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
staff, piano6.1.2 Grouping staves
staff, piano10.1.1 References for keyboards
staff, resizing6.2.2 Ossia staves
staff, single6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
staff, single, with bracket or brace6.1.2 Grouping staves
staff, size27.2 Setting the staff size
staff, switching10.1.4 Staff-change lines
StaffGroup33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
staffgroup-staff-spacing29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
StaffGrouper29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
\staffHighlight7.1.6 Staff highlights
\staffHighlightB.21 Available music functions
stand-alone text8.1.6 Separate text
StandaloneRhythmScore33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
StandaloneRhythmStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
StandaloneRhythmVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
standard font size (notation)7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\stanza9.3.1 Adding stanza numbers
\stanzaB.21 Available music functions
stanza number9.3.1 Adding stanza numbers
stanza reminder9.3.2 Stanza reminders
stanzaReminders9.3.2 Stanza reminders
stanzaReminderText9.3.2 Stanza reminders
start of system6.1.2 Grouping staves
start repeat4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
start-repeat4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
startAcciaccaturaMusic2.6.1 Grace notes
startAppoggiaturaMusic2.6.1 Grace notes
startGraceMusic2.6.1 Grace notes
\startGradualTempoChangeB.21 Available music functions
\startGroup7.2.4 Analysis brackets
\startOptionalMaterial7.1.7 Brackets for optional material
\startStaff6.2.1 Staff symbol
\startStaff6.2.2 Ossia staves
\startStaff33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
\startTextSpan8.1.3 Text spanners
\startTextSpan36.6 Line spanners
\startTextSpan36.6 Line spanners
\startTrillSpan3.3.3 Trills
staves, divisi6.2.3 Hiding staves
\stdBassA.1.7 Accordion registers
\stdBassIVA.1.7 Accordion registers
\stdBassVA.1.7 Accordion registers
\stdBassVIA.1.7 Accordion registers
stem7.1.9 Stems
stem-spacing-correction30.1 Horizontal spacing overview
stem, automatic direction on center line7.1.9 Stems
stem, cross-staff10.1.4 Staff-change lines
stem, default direction on center line7.1.9 Stems
stem, direction7.1.9 Stems
stem, down7.1.9 Stems
stem, in tablature12.1.3 Default tablatures
stem, invisible7.1.9 Stems
stem, neutral7.1.9 Stems
stem, up7.1.9 Stems
stem, with slash2.6.1 Grace notes
\stemDown7.1.9 Stems
stemLeftBeamCount2.4.3 Manual beams
stemLeftBeamCount2.4.3 Manual beams
\stemNeutral7.1.9 Stems
stemRightBeamCount2.4.3 Manual beams
stemRightBeamCount2.4.3 Manual beams
\stemUp7.1.9 Stems
\stencilA.1.8 Other markup commands
stencilB.20 Technical glossary
stencil, removing36.7.1 Removing the stencil
stereo balance, in MIDI24.8 Context properties for MIDI effects
stopAcciaccaturaMusic2.6.1 Grace notes
stopAppoggiaturaMusic2.6.1 Grace notes
stopGraceMusic2.6.1 Grace notes
\stopGradualTempoChangeB.21 Available music functions
\stopGroup7.2.4 Analysis brackets
\stopOptionalMaterial7.1.7 Brackets for optional material
\stopped3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\stopped13.1.6 Custom percussion staves
\stopped14.1.2 Fingerings
\stoppedB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
\stopStaff6.2.1 Staff symbol
\stopStaff6.2.2 Ossia staves
\stopStaff6.2.3 Hiding staves
\stopStaff33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
\stopStaffHighlight7.1.6 Staff highlights
\stopTextSpan8.1.3 Text spanners
\stopTextSpan36.6 Line spanners
\stopTextSpan36.6 Line spanners
\stopTrillSpan3.3.3 Trills
\storePredefinedDiagram12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
\storePredefinedDiagram12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
\storePredefinedDiagramB.21 Available music functions
straight flags, modern2.4.3 Manual beams
straight flags, old2.4.3 Manual beams
strict spacing, and grace notes2.6.1 Grace notes
strict-beat beaming2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
strictBeatBeaming2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
strictly alternating meter2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
string bending, in tablature12.1.3 Default tablatures
string number11.1.2 Bowing indications
string number12.1.2 String number indications
string number, orientation7.1.2 Fingering instructions
string number, vs. fingering12.1.2 String number indications
\string-linesA.2 Text markup list commands
string, automatic replacement22.4.3 ASCII aliases
string, indicating open11.1.2 Bowing indications
stringNumberOrientations7.1.2 Fingering instructions
strings, orchestral11 Unfretted string instruments
strings, writing for11 Unfretted string instruments
\stringTuning12.1.4 Custom tablatures
\stringTuningB.21 Available music functions
stringTunings12.1.4 Custom tablatures
stringTunings12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
stroke finger, orientation7.1.2 Fingering instructions
strokeFingerOrientations7.1.2 Fingering instructions
strokeFingerOrientations12.1.8 Right-hand fingerings
\stropha17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\stropha17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
strumming rhythm, showing2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
strumming rhythm, showing2.3.7 Showing melody rhythms
\strutA.1.8 Other markup commands
style, bar number2.5.3 Bar numbers
style, double repeat for volta2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
style, measure number2.5.3 Bar numbers
style, multi-measure rests6.3.4 Compressing empty measures
style, note heads1.4.1 Special note heads
style, rehearsal mark2.5.5 Rehearsal marks
style, rests2.2.1 Rests
style, slur3.2.1 Slurs
style, text dynamics3.1.2 Dynamics
style, voice5.2.2 Voice styles
\styledNoteHeadsB.21 Available music functions
\sub8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\subA.1.1 Font markup
subbass clef1.3.1 Clef
subbass clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
subdivideBeams2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
subdividing beams2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
submeasure bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\submeasureBarsOn2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
submeasureStructure2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
subscript8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
subscript textA.1.1 Font markup
substitution function, and relative octave entry22.3.4 Substitution functions and relative octave entry
subsubtitle21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
subtitle21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
suggestAccidentals3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
suggestAccidentals17.3.8 Annotational accidentals (musica ficta)
\super8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\superA.1.1 Font markup
superscript8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
superscript textA.1.1 Font markup
suppressing repeated chords12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
suppressing repeated chords15.2.1 Printing chord names
sus15.1.3 Extended and altered chords
sustain pedal10.2.1 Piano pedals
sustain pedal, style10.2.1 Piano pedals
\sustainOff10.2.1 Piano pedals
\sustainOn10.2.1 Piano pedals
SVG output23.3 Alternative output formats
swingA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
swing.ly script24.9.2 The swing script
switching font8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
syllable duration, automatic9.1.4 Automatic syllable durations
symbol, break-align30.4.2 Spacing between adjacent non-musical items
symbol, breath mark, changing3.2.3 Breath marks
symbol, major seven15.2.2 Customizing chord names
symbol, non-musical8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
syntax, markup8.2.1 Text markup introduction
system6.1.2 Grouping staves
system separator mark6.1.4 Separating systems
system start delimiter6.1.2 Grouping staves
system start delimiter, nested6.1.3 Nested staff groups
system-count26.6.1 \paper variables for line breaking
system-countB.23 Paper variables
system-separator-markup26.6.4 \paper variables concerning headers and markups
system-separator-markupB.23 Paper variables
system-system-spacing26.4.2 List of flexible vertical spacing \paper variables
system-system-spacingB.23 Paper variables
systems-per-page26.6.1 \paper variables for line breaking
systems-per-pageB.23 Paper variables
T
tab clef12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tab clefB.11.3 Tab staff clefs
\tabChordRepeats12.1.3 Default tablatures
\tabChordRepeatsB.21 Available music functions
\tabChordRepetitionB.21 Available music functions
\tabFullNotation12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
tablature12 Fretted string instruments
tablature, and beams12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, and harmonic indications12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, and harmonics12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, and polyphony12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, and slides12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, and stems12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, and string bending12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, banjo12 Fretted string instruments
tablature, banjo12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, banjo12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
tablature, basic12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, bass12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, bass guitar12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, cello12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, chord glissando12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, custom12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, custom string tunings12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, default12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, double bass12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, guitar12 Fretted string instruments
tablature, guitar12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, hammer on12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, lute12.4.1 Lute tablatures
tablature, mandolin12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, microtones12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, predefined string tunings12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, pull off12.1.3 Default tablatures
tablature, quarter tones12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, ukulele12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, viola12.1.4 Custom tablatures
tablature, violin12.1.4 Custom tablatures
\tableA.2 Text markup list commands
table of contents21.7 Table of contents
table of contents, customized functions21.7 Table of contents
\table-of-contents21.7 Table of contents
\table-of-contentsA.2 Text markup list commands
TabStaff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
TabStaff12.1.3 Default tablatures
TabStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
TabVoice12.1.3 Default tablatures
TabVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
\tag22.2.2 Using tags
\tagA.1.8 Other markup commands
\tagB.21 Available music functions
tag22.2.2 Using tags
tag groups22.2.2 Using tags
\tag-list22.2.2 Using tags
\tag-listA.2 Text markup list commands
\tag, and quoting music22.2.2 Using tags
\tagGroup22.2.2 Using tags
\tagGroupB.21 Available music functions
\tagGroupRef22.2.2 Using tags
\tagGroupRefB.21 Available music functions
tagline21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
taglineB.23 Paper variables
tam tamB.15 Percussion notes
tambourineB.15 Percussion notes
\taor14.2.1 Bagpipe definitions
taqasim18.2.4 Arabic time signatures
teaching1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
\teeny7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\teeny8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\teenyA.1.1 Font markup
template, Arabic music18.2.5 Arabic music example
\tempo2.3.2 Metronome marks
tempo2.3.2 Metronome marks
tempo, change, without metronome mark2.3.2 Metronome marks
tempo, with rhythmA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
tempoCountPrecision2.3.2 Metronome marks
\temporary35.7 The \offset command
\temporary36.4.1 Modifying broken spanners
\temporaryB.21 Available music functions
tenor clef1.3.1 Clef
tenor clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
tenor clef, choral1.3.1 Clef
tenor G clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
tenor varC clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
\tenuto3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\tenutoB.13.1 Articulation scripts
text alignment, commands8.2.3 Text alignment
text column, left-alignedA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
text column, right-alignedA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
text dynamics, style3.1.2 Dynamics
text encoding22.4.1 Text encoding
text item, non-empty8.1.2 Text scripts
text mark8.1.5 Text marks
text mark, alignment8.1.5 Text marks
text mark, below staff8.1.5 Text marks
text mark, on every staff8.1.5 Text marks
text mark, vertical stacking8.1.5 Text marks
text markup8.2.1 Text markup introduction
text markup, inside slurs3.2.1 Slurs
text object8.1.1 Text objects overview
text script8.1.2 Text scripts
text script, breaking vertical alignment3.1.2 Dynamics
text script, vertical alignment3.1.2 Dynamics
text size8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
text spanner8.1.3 Text spanners
text spanner, dynamics, customize8.1.3 Text spanners
text spanner, formatting8.1.3 Text spanners
Text_mark_engraver8.1.5 Text marks
\text-accidentalA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\text-common-timeA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\text-cut-timeA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\text-doubleflatA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\text-doublesharpA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\text-flatA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
text-font-size8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
text-font-sizeB.23 Paper variables
\text-naturalA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\text-sharpA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
text, aligning8.2.3 Text alignment
text, at beginning of line8.1.5 Text marks
text, at end of score8.1.5 Text marks
text, between notes8.1.5 Text marks
text, centering on page8.2.3 Text alignment
text, decorating8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
text, framing8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
text, horizontal alignment8.2.3 Text alignment
text, in columns8.1.6 Separate text
text, in columns8.2.3 Text alignment
text, in volta bracket4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
text, justified8.2.3 Text alignment
text, keeping inside margin8.1.2 Text scripts
text, line width8.2.3 Text alignment
text, multi-line8.2.3 Text alignment
text, on bar line8.1.4 Section labels
text, on bar line8.1.5 Text marks
text, on multi-measure rest2.2.3 Full measure rests
text, other languages8.1 Writing text
text, ottavation1.3.3 Ottava brackets
text, outside margin8.1.2 Text scripts
text, padding8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
text, separate8.1.6 Separate text
text, spread over multiple pages8.2.1 Text markup introduction
text, stand-alone8.1.6 Separate text
text, top-level8.1.6 Separate text
text, vertical alignment8.2.3 Text alignment
text, with a tie aboveA.1.1 Font markup
text, with a tie aboveA.1.1 Font markup
text, with a tie belowA.1.1 Font markup
text, with a tie belowA.1.1 Font markup
text, word-wrapped8.2.3 Text alignment
\textEndMark8.1.5 Text marks
\textEndMarkB.21 Available music functions
\textLengthOff2.2.3 Full measure rests
\textLengthOff2.2.3 Full measure rests
\textLengthOff8.1.2 Text scripts
\textLengthOn2.2.3 Full measure rests
\textLengthOn2.2.3 Full measure rests
\textLengthOn3.1.2 Dynamics
\textLengthOn8.1.2 Text scripts
\textMark8.1.5 Text marks
\textMarkB.21 Available music functions
\textSpannerDown8.1.3 Text spanners
\textSpannerNeutral8.1.3 Text spanners
\textSpannerUp8.1.3 Text spanners
thorough bass15.3.1 Introduction to figured bass
\thumb3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\thumb7.1.2 Fingering instructions
tick bar line2.5.1 Bar lines
tick bar line, in Gregorian chant17.4.4 Divisiones
tick mark3.2.3 Breath marks
tie2.1.4 Ties
\tieA.1.1 Font markup
tie, above textA.1.1 Font markup
tie, above textA.1.1 Font markup
tie, alternative endings2.1.4 Ties
tie, and volta bracket2.1.4 Ties
tie, appearance2.1.4 Ties
tie, below textA.1.1 Font markup
tie, below textA.1.1 Font markup
tie, dashed2.1.4 Ties
tie, dotted2.1.4 Ties
tie, from nothing2.1.4 Ties
tie, in chord2.1.4 Ties
tie, in lyrics9.1.6 Multiple syllables to one note
tie, in repeats2.1.4 Ties
tie, laissez vibrer2.1.4 Ties
tie, manual engraving2.1.4 Ties
tie, modifying36.11.1 Modifying ties and slurs
tie, placement2.1.4 Ties
tie, repeating2.1.4 Ties
tie, to nothing2.1.4 Ties
tie, with arpeggios2.1.4 Ties
TieColumn2.1.4 Ties
tied note, accidental1.1.3 Accidentals
\tied-lyricA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\tieDashed2.1.4 Ties
\tieDashPattern2.1.4 Ties
\tieDashPatternB.21 Available music functions
\tieDotted2.1.4 Ties
\tieDown2.1.4 Ties
\tieHalfDashed2.1.4 Ties
\tieHalfSolid2.1.4 Ties
\tieNeutral2.1.4 Ties
\tieSolid2.1.4 Ties
\tieUp2.1.4 Ties
tieWaitForNote2.1.4 Ties
timbaleB.15 Percussion notes
\time2.3.1 Time signature
\time2.4.2 Setting automatic beam behavior
\timeB.21 Available music functions
time administration2.6.3 Time administration
time signature2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, additive2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, alternating2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, and volta repeats2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, complex2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, default settings2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, double2.3.5 Polymetric notation
time signature, mensural17.3.3 Mensural time signatures
time signature, mid-measure2.3.3 Upbeats
time signature, polymetric2.3.5 Polymetric notation
time signature, printing only numerator2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, properties, restoring default values2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, style2.3.1 Time signature
time signature, style17.3.3 Mensural time signatures
time signature, visibility2.3.1 Time signature
time, common2.3.1 Time signature
time, cut2.3.1 Time signature
\timeAbbrevB.21 Available music functions
\timesB.21 Available music functions
timeSignature2.3.5 Polymetric notation
Timing2.6.3 Time administration
timing2.6.3 Time administration
Timing33.1.2 Score – the master of all contexts
timing information, and repeats4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
timing mark, for glissando3.3.1 Glissando
timing, within score2.6.3 Time administration
\tiny7.1.1 Selecting notation font size
\tiny8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\tinyA.1.1 Font markup
title21.1.2 Default layout of bookpart and score titles
title21 Titles and headers
toc21.7 Table of contents
tocFormatMarkup21.7 Table of contents
tocFormatMarkupB.23 Paper variables
tocIndentMarkup21.7 Table of contents
tocIndentMarkupB.23 Paper variables
\tocItem21.7 Table of contents
\tocItemB.21 Available music functions
tocItemMarkup21.7 Table of contents
tocItemMarkupB.23 Paper variables
\tocItemWithDotsMarkup21.7 Table of contents
tocTitleMarkup21.7 Table of contents
tocTitleMarkupB.23 Paper variables
\toe3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\toe10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\toeB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
toeHeelStyle10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
tom tomB.15 Percussion notes
top-level text8.1.6 Separate text
top-margin26.3 Fixed vertical spacing \paper variables
top-marginB.23 Paper variables
top-markup-spacing26.4.2 List of flexible vertical spacing \paper variables
top-markup-spacingB.23 Paper variables
top-system-spacing26.4.2 List of flexible vertical spacing \paper variables
top-system-spacingB.23 Paper variables
toplevel-bookpartsB.20 Technical glossary
toplevel-scoresB.20 Technical glossary
transcription, mensural to modern17.6.4 Ancient and modern from one source
transcription, modern of Gregorian music9.7.2 Setting a chant
transcription, of mensural music6.1.2 Grouping staves
transformation, modal1.2.5 Modal transformations
transformation, retrograde1.2.4 Retrograde
\translate8.2.3 Text alignment
\translateA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\translate-scaled8.2.3 Text alignment
\translate-scaledA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
translating textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
translating textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
transparency, semi7.1.5 Coloring objects
\transparentA.1.8 Other markup commands
transparent note7.1.4 Hidden notes
transparent objects36.7.2 Making objects transparent
\transpose1.1.2 Relative octave entry
\transpose1.2.2 Transpose
\transpose1.2.2 Transpose
\transposeB.21 Available music functions
transposed clef, visibility36.7.5 Special considerations
\transposedCueDuring6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
\transposedCueDuringB.21 Available music functions
transposing1.2.2 Transpose
transposing clef1.3.1 Clef
transposing fret diagram12.1.6 Predefined fret diagrams
transposing instrument1.2.2 Transpose
transposing instrument1.3.4 Instrument transpositions
\transposition1.3.4 Instrument transpositions
transposition1.2.2 Transpose
\transposition6.3.2 Quoting other voices
\transpositionB.21 Available music functions
transposition, and relative octave entry1.1.2 Relative octave entry
transposition, instrument1.3.4 Instrument transpositions
transposition, MIDI1.3.4 Instrument transpositions
transposition, modal1.2.5 Modal transformations
transposition, of notes1.2.2 Transpose
transposition, of pitches1.2.2 Transpose
transposition, pitches, ‘smart’1.2.2 Transpose
tre corde10.2.1 Piano pedals
treble clef1.3.1 Clef
treble clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
\treCorde10.2.1 Piano pedals
tremolo4.2.2 Tremolo repeats
tremolo beam4.2.2 Tremolo repeats
tremolo mark4.2.2 Tremolo repeats
tremolo, cross-staff4.2.2 Tremolo repeats
triad15.1.2 Common chords
\triangle8.2.4 Graphic notation inside markup
\triangleA.1.3 Graphical markup
triangleB.15 Percussion notes
\trill3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\trill3.3.3 Trills
trill3.3.3 Trills
\trillB.13.2 Ornament scripts
trill, pitched3.3.3 Trills
trill, with accidental3.3.3 Trills
triplet2.1.2 Tuplets
triplet, formatting2.1.2 Tuplets
\tripletFeel24.9.2 The swing script
true (#t)B.25 Predefined type predicates
tuning, banjo12.3.1 Banjo tablatures
tuning, lute12.4.1 Lute tablatures
tuning, non-Western18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
\tuplet2.1.2 Tuplets
\tuplet2.3.5 Polymetric notation
tuplet2.1.2 Tuplets
\tupletB.21 Available music functions
tuplet bracket, note head side2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet bracket, placement2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet bracket, visibility2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet bracket, visibility2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet number, changing2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet number, non-default2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet number, visibility2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet slur2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet-slur2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet, beamed, line break within2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet, entering multiple2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet, formatting2.1.2 Tuplets
tuplet, grouping2.1.2 Tuplets
\tupletDown2.1.2 Tuplets
\tupletNeutral2.1.2 Tuplets
TupletNumber2.1.2 Tuplets
\tupletSpan2.1.2 Tuplets
\tupletSpanB.21 Available music functions
tupletSpannerDuration2.1.2 Tuplets
\tupletUp2.1.2 Tuplets
Turkish makam18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
Turkish makam, example18.3.3 Turkish key signatures
Turkish music18.3.1 References for Turkish classical music
Turkish note name18.3.2 Turkish note names
Turkish, classical music18.1.1 Extending notation and tuning systems
\turn3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\turnB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\tweak35.5 \set versus \override
\tweak35.6 \tweak and \single
\tweakB.21 Available music functions
\tweak, relation to \override35.5 \set versus \override
tweaking35.6 \tweak and \single
tweaking control point35.6 \tweak and \single
tweaking grace note2.6.1 Grace notes
tweaking grace note2.6.1 Grace notes
two-column text8.1.6 Separate text
two-sided26.5.2 \paper variables for two-sided mode
two-sidedB.23 Paper variables
\type33.6 Defining new contexts
\type33.6 Defining new contexts
typefaceB.20 Technical glossary
typesetting text8.2.1 Text markup introduction
typesetting, skip23.2 Skipping corrected music
\typewriterA.1.1 Font markup
U
U.C.10.2.1 Piano pedals
ukulele12.1.5 Fret diagram markups
ultima volta4.1.3 Alternative endings
una corda10.2.1 Piano pedals
\unaCorda10.2.1 Piano pedals
\underline8.2.2 Selecting font and font size
\underlineA.1.1 Font markup
underlining textA.1.1 Font markup
underlying repeat bar line2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
\undertieA.1.1 Font markup
\undo35.7 The \offset command
\undoB.21 Available music functions
\unfolded4.1.4 Other variation in repeated sections
\unfoldedB.21 Available music functions
unfolding repeat4.1.1 Written-out repeats
\unfoldRepeats4.1.4 Other variation in repeated sections
\unfoldRepeats24.6 Using repeats with MIDI
\unfoldRepeatsB.21 Available music functions
\unHideNotes7.1.4 Hidden notes
Unicode22.4.2 Unicode
units, of measuring36.2 Distances and measurements
universal-color7.1.5 Coloring objects
universal-colorB.7 List of colors
\unless21.2.3 Custom layout for headers and footers
\unlessA.1.5 Conditional markup
unmetered music2.3.4 Unmetered music
unmetered music2.6.3 Time administration
unmetered music, accidentals2.3.4 Unmetered music
unmetered music, bar lines2.3.4 Unmetered music
unmetered music, bar numbers2.3.4 Unmetered music
unmetered music, beams2.3.4 Unmetered music
unmetered music, line breaks2.3.4 Unmetered music
unmetered music, page breaks2.3.4 Unmetered music
\unset35.2 \set and \unset
unspecified pitch1.1.4 Approximate pitches
up direction (^)36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
upbeat2.3.3 Upbeats
upbeat, in a repeat4.1.2 Simple repeats
\upbow3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\upbow11.1.2 Bowing indications
\upbowB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
\upmordent3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\upmordentB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\upprall3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\upprallB.13.2 Ornament scripts
\uprightA.1.1 Font markup
URL link, as QR codeA.1.8 Other markup commands
UTF-822.4.1 Text encoding
V
varbaritone clef1.3.1 Clef
varC clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
\varcoda3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\varcodaA.1.4 Markup for music and musical symbols
\varcodaB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
\varheel3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\varheel10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\varheelB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
variable20.5 File structure
variable, and \book20.2 Multiple scores in a book
variable, and \bookpart20.2 Multiple scores in a book
variable, using22.2.1 Using variables
variant ‘coda’ sign3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
variant ‘coda’ sign4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
variant ‘coda’ signB.13.5 Repeat sign scripts
Variation Font format (VF)8.3.1 Unsupported font formats
\vartoe3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\vartoe10.3.1 Organ pedal marks
\vartoeB.13.4 Instrument-specific scripts
Vaticana, Editio17 Ancient notation
Vaticana, Editio17.1 Overview of the supported styles
VaticanaLyrics17.4.1 Gregorian chant contexts
VaticanaLyrics33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
VaticanaScore17.4.1 Gregorian chant contexts
VaticanaScore33.1.3 Top-level contexts – staff containers
VaticanaStaff6.1.1 Instantiating new staves
VaticanaStaff17.4.1 Gregorian chant contexts
VaticanaStaff33.1.4 Intermediate-level contexts – staves
VaticanaVoice17.4.1 Gregorian chant contexts
VaticanaVoice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
\vcenterA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\verbatim-fileA.1.8 Other markup commands
\version20.5 File structure
\versus17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\versusB.21 Available music functions
vertical alignment, dynamics3.1.2 Dynamics
vertical alignment, dynamics, breaking3.1.2 Dynamics
vertical alignment, text8.2.3 Text alignment
vertical alignment, text scripts3.1.2 Dynamics
vertical direction, default, of grobs36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
vertical direction, forced, of grobs36.1.1 Articulation direction indicators
vertical distance, figured bass elements15.3.3 Displaying figured bass
vertical line, between staves7.2.3 Grid lines
vertical movement, in markup8.2.3 Text alignment
vertical movement, in markup8.2.3 Text alignment
vertical ordering, of scripts3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
vertical positioning, of dynamics3.1.2 Dynamics
vertical slur3.3.2 Arpeggio
vertical spacing29 Vertical spacing
vertical spacing30.5 Line width
vertical spacing, debugging31.1 Displaying spacing
VerticalAxisGroup29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
vertically centering textA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\verylongfermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\verylongfermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
\veryshortfermata3.1.1 Articulations and ornamentations
\veryshortfermataB.13.3 Fermata scripts
vibraslapB.15 Percussion notes
violin clef1.3.1 Clef
violin clefB.11.1 Standard clefs
\virga17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\virga17.4.7 Gregorian square neume ligatures
\virgula17.4.4 Divisiones
visibility of object36.7 Visibility of objects
visibility of transposed clef36.7.5 Special considerations
visibility of tuplet brackets2.1.2 Tuplets
visibility of tuplets2.1.2 Tuplets
vocal score9.6 Opera and stage musicals
vocal score, adding cues9.6.3 Musical cues
voice1.3.5 Automatic accidentals
Voice5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
voice5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
Voice33.1.5 Bottom-level contexts – voices
voice style5.2.2 Voice styles
voice, additional, in polyphonic music5.2.3 Collision resolution
voice, ambitus1.3.7 Ambitus
voice, divided9.5.2 Score layouts for choral
voice, extra, for handling breaks28.1 Line breaking
voice, following10.1.4 Staff-change lines
voice, multiple5.2.3 Collision resolution
voice, \partCombine with \autoBeamOff2.4.1 Automatic beams
voice, quoting6.3.2 Quoting other voices
voice, quoting6.3.3 Formatting cue notes
voice, shifting5.2.3 Collision resolution
voice, with ottavation1.3.3 Ottava brackets
\voiceFour5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\voiceFourStyle5.2.2 Voice styles
\voiceNeutralStyle5.2.2 Voice styles
\voiceOne5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\voiceOneStyle5.2.2 Voice styles
\voices5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\voicesB.21 Available music functions
\voiceThree5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\voiceThreeStyle5.2.2 Voice styles
\voiceTwo5.2.1 Single-staff polyphony
\voiceTwoStyle5.2.2 Voice styles
\void25.1 Displaying LilyPond notation
\voidB.21 Available music functions
\volta4.1.3 Alternative endings
\volta4.1.4 Other variation in repeated sections
volta4.1.2 Simple repeats
volta4.1.3 Alternative endings
\voltaB.21 Available music functions
volta bracket4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
volta bracket, and tie2.1.4 Ties
volta bracket, in additional staves4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
volta bracket, shortened4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
volta bracket, with text4.1.8 Manual repeat marks
volta repeat, and time signatures2.3.1 Time signature
volta repeat, bar line at start of piece4.1.2 Simple repeats
volta repeat, below chords15.2.2 Customizing chord names
Volta_engraver4.1.7 Segno repeat appearance
\volta-numberA.1.1 Font markup
volta, double repeat style2.5.2 Automatic bar lines
volta, prima4.1.3 Alternative endings
volta, seconda4.1.3 Alternative endings
volta, ultima4.1.3 Alternative endings
vowel transition9.1.9 Gradual changes of vowel
\vowelTransition9.1.9 Gradual changes of vowel
\vshape36.11.1 Modifying ties and slurs
\vshapeB.21 Available music functions
\vspace8.2.3 Text alignment
\vspaceA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
W
Walker shape note head1.4.3 Shape note heads
\walkerHeads1.4.3 Shape note heads
\walkerHeadsMinor1.4.3 Shape note heads
whistleB.15 Percussion notes
white mensural ligature17.3.10 White mensural ligatures
whiteout2.1.4 Ties
\whiteoutA.1.8 Other markup commands
whiteout36.7.3 Painting objects white
whitespace20.5 File structure
\whiteTriangleMarkup15.2.2 Customizing chord names
whole rest, for a full measure2.2.3 Full measure rests
wind instrument14.1.1 References for wind instruments
wind instrument, fingering symbols14.1.2 Fingerings
\with33.4 Modifying context plug-ins
\with33.5.2 Changing just one specific context
\with-color7.1.5 Coloring objects
\with-colorA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-dimensionA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-dimension-fromA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-dimensionsA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-dimensions-fromA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-linkA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-outlineA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-string-transformerA.1.1 Font markup
\with-true-dimensionA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-true-dimensionsA.1.8 Other markup commands
\with-urlA.1.3 Graphical markup
\withMusicPropertyB.21 Available music functions
\withRelativeDirB.21 Available music functions
woodblockB.15 Percussion notes
woodwind diagram, key lists14.3.1 Woodwind diagrams
woodwind diagram, list14.3.1 Woodwind diagrams
woodwind diagram, modifying14.3.1 Woodwind diagrams
\woodwind-diagramA.1.6 Instrument-specific markup
word-wrapping text8.2.3 Text alignment
\wordwrap8.2.3 Text alignment
\wordwrapA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\wordwrap-fieldA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
\wordwrap-lines8.2.1 Text markup introduction
\wordwrap-linesA.2 Text markup list commands
\wordwrap-stringA.1.2 Markup for text alignment
writing music in parallel5.2.6 Writing music in parallel
written-out repeat4.1.1 Written-out repeats
X
X-offset29.1.1 Within-system spacing properties
X11 color7.1.5 Coloring objects
X11 color7.1.5 Coloring objects
x11-color7.1.5 Coloring objects
x11-color7.1.5 Coloring objects
x11-colorB.7 List of colors
\xNote1.4.1 Special note heads
\xNoteB.21 Available music functions
\xNotesOff1.4.1 Special note heads
\xNotesOn1.4.1 Special note heads
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