Re: certain type of vocal notation in liturgical contexts

[Phil Holmes]

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From: "Jonathan Scholbach" <address@hidden>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: certain type of vocal notation in liturgical contexts


> Dear Ponders,
>
> I would like to typeset a certain type of notation, which can be found
> in liturgical context. I have an example image attached. (Ignore the
> lyrics written in Fraktur). I have two questions:
>    1. How is this notation called?
>    2. How can I (easily) reproduce it with LP? - a question which might
> break apart into:
>        2a) how do I typeset those "double-quarter" notes?
>        2b) how do I manage the alignment of lyrics conveniently? (NB
> that  several times there happen to be multiple syllables on one note).
>
> Thank you!
>
> Jonathan

It would generally be called chant:

http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.19/Documentation/notation/chants-psalms-and-hymns

The double quarters would be set with ties between them.

http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.19/Documentation/notation/writing-rhythms#ties

Lilypond can align multiple syllables to a single note:

http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.19/Documentation/notation/common-notation-for-vocal-music#multiple-syllables-to-one-note

HTH

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Phil Holmes