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Re: Function for rendering key textually in 3 languages


From: Olivier Biot
Subject: Re: Function for rendering key textually in 3 languages
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 01:09:51 +0100

On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 10:50 PM, Eluze <address@hidden> wrote:
> shutterfreak wrote
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'd like to have a function to translate a key signature into the
>> textual representation of that key in 3 languages.
>>
>> For instance, I'd write this in my score:
>
>>
>> and the rendering would look like this:
>
>>
>> The logic I'm trying to implement, is (in pseudo-code):
>> 1. key format =
>> <key_name>
>>  [
>> <accidentals>
>> ]
>> 2. IF
>> <key_name>
>>  is lowercase THEN key is minor ELSE key is major.
>> 3. If accidentals are added, they pertain to the key name
>>
>> How should I proceed?
>
> I guess you should use some scheme code to
>
> - create those translations/associations (a table?)
> - concatenate the 3 translated elements
> - include them in your LilyPond code
>
> if you feel this could be of general interest you should file an enhancement
> request.
>
> hth
> Eluze

Hi Eluze,

I am not yet fluent in Scheme, hence I need some indications in how to proceed.

It would be extremely helpful if I would know how to e.g. translate
"c+" into "C sharp minor" and "D" into "D major".

Best regards,

Olivier



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