On 2020-10-20 12:07 pm, Matthew Fong wrote:
I've been a little puzzled by a LilyPond layout issue. I apologize in
advance for the long example, so I have included the input .ly files,
and
sample output. The files will require some commenting and uncommenting
of
appropriate sections.
Many thanks in advances for any insights.
*Issue*
Two-and-more note neume spacing using \syllable function is affected by
some interaction of the *first* syllable, and the *final* Amen. It
seems
like LilyPond can squeeze the notes much closer together, as is seen
when
\syllable is not used at all (but does not result in consistent note
spacing).
Sorry, I do not have much time to dig in further.
I notice one difference is the system count. Have you tried forcing the
system count to three to see if LilyPond opts for tighter spacing?
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\paper { system-count = 3 }
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I suspect that spacing may be just at a cusp where it could fit to three
systems but LilyPond decides to throw in a fourth system. Thus then the
notes are forced to space further apart to fill the extra system.
Just a thought.
-- Aaron Hill
