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authorNeil Puttock <n.puttock@gmail.com>2008-12-30 21:31:56 +0000
committerNeil Puttock <n.puttock@gmail.com>2008-12-30 21:31:56 +0000
commitd0fe35c7c806a6d2fbf32c43616f7d712ea00c36 (patch)
tree79a6d11735e69dd84990a8a08a23668dc6c2594d
parent02336093070eb23135cb46077da8f100883c8c5e (diff)
Update NEWS title and tweak snippets.
-rw-r--r--Documentation/topdocs/NEWS.tely102
1 files changed, 51 insertions, 51 deletions
diff --git a/Documentation/topdocs/NEWS.tely b/Documentation/topdocs/NEWS.tely
index f61d81743c..e095f2541d 100644
--- a/Documentation/topdocs/NEWS.tely
+++ b/Documentation/topdocs/NEWS.tely
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ See user manual, \NAME\
@finalout
@node Top
-@top New features in 2.11 since 2.10
+@top New features in 2.12 since 2.10
@ifhtml
This document is also available in @uref{NEWS.pdf,PDF}. It is part of
@@ -64,16 +64,45 @@ which scares away people.
@item
Unbeamed 128th notes are now supported:
-@lilypond
+@lilypond[quote]
\relative c'' {
g128
}
@end lilypond
@item
+Extending LilyPond's existing support for microtones, there are
+now arrowed accidentals for the notation of microtonal alterations.
+To use them, redefine the @code{glyph-name-alist} property of
+@code{Accidental} as in the following example which uses quartertones
+to typeset arrowed accidentals. Alternatively, it is possible to
+define separate names for all notes with arrowed accidentals (see
+@code{ly/makam.ly} for boilerplate code).
+
+@lilypond[quote]
+microAccs = #'((0 . "accidentals.natural")
+ (-1/2 . "accidentals.flat")
+ (1/2 . "accidentals.sharp")
+
+ (1 . "accidentals.doublesharp")
+ (-1 . "accidentals.flatflat")
+
+ (3/4 . "accidentals.sharp.arrowup")
+ (1/4 . "accidentals.sharp.arrowdown")
+ (-1/4 . "accidentals.flat.arrowup")
+ (-3/4 . "accidentals.flat.arrowdown"))
+
+\relative c'' {
+ #(set-accidental-style 'modern)
+ \override Accidental #'glyph-name-alist = #microAccs
+ geseh geh aih aisih
+}
+@end lilypond
+
+@item
Straight flags (used in old scores of e.g. Bach, but also in different form in
modern scores of e.g. Stockhausen) are now implemented:
-@lilypond
+@lilypond[quote]
\relative c'' {
\override Stem #'flag = #modern-straight-flag
c,16 \acciaccatura {c'8} d4 d32
@@ -109,7 +138,7 @@ different @code{\paper} settings in different parts.
@item
Nested contexts of the same type are now allowed.
This deprecates @code{InnerStaffGroup} and @code{InnerChoirStaff}.
-@lilypond[relative=1]
+@lilypond[quote,relative=1]
\new StaffGroup <<
\new Staff { c1 }
\new StaffGroup <<
@@ -122,11 +151,11 @@ This deprecates @code{InnerStaffGroup} and @code{InnerChoirStaff}.
@item
Percent repeat counters can be shown at regular intervals using the
context property @code{repeatCountVisibility}.
-@lilypond[relative=1]
+@lilypond[quote,relative=1]
{
\set countPercentRepeats = ##t
\set repeatCountVisibility = #(every-nth-repeat-count-visible 2)
- \repeat percent 8 { c4 d e f }
+ \repeat percent 6 { c4 d e f }
}
@end lilypond
@@ -134,7 +163,7 @@ context property @code{repeatCountVisibility}.
In addition to the already existing @code{showLastLength} property,
@code{showFirstLength} can now be set as well, rendering only the first
measures of a piece. Both properties may be set at the same time:
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
showFirstLength = R1*2
showLastLength = R1*3
\relative c' { c1 d e f g a b c }
@@ -147,7 +176,7 @@ extension has been changed to @code{.mid}.
@item
Two variations on the default double repeat bar line are now available.
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
{
\set Score.doubleRepeatType = #":|.:"
\repeat volta 2 {
@@ -165,7 +194,7 @@ Two variations on the default double repeat bar line are now available.
Four automatic accidentals rules have been added: @code{neo-modern},
@code{neo-modern-cautionary}, @code{dodecaphonic} and @code{teaching}.
The following example illustrates @code{neo-modern} rule.
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
notes = {
<<
\relative c' {
@@ -189,7 +218,7 @@ notes = {
@item
Flags can now be generated with Scheme-code using the @code{'flag}
@code{Stem} grob property. Existing scores will work without change.
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
testnotes = {
\autoBeamOff
c'8 d'16 c''8 d''16
@@ -231,14 +260,14 @@ testnotes = {
@item
Harp pedalling diagrams were added:
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
\markup { \harp-pedal #"^v-|vv-o^" }
@end lilypond
@item
Predefined, user-configurable, transposable fret diagrams
are now available in the @code{FretBoards} context:
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
\include "predefined-guitar-fretboards.ly"
<<
\new ChordNames {
@@ -312,7 +341,7 @@ text strings.
Metronome marks can now also contain a textual description. The
duration and count (if given) are shown in parentheses after the text.
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
{
\tempo "Fast"
c'4 c' c' c'
@@ -333,14 +362,14 @@ duration and count (if given) are shown in parentheses after the text.
In figured bass you can now also use a backslash through a number to
indicate a raised 6th step.
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
\new FiguredBass \figuremode { < 6\\ 5\\ > < 6/ > }
@end lilypond
@item
Arpeggios may now use ``parenthesis'' style brackets:
-@lilypond[relative=1]
+@lilypond[quote,relative=1]
\override Arpeggio #'stencil = #ly:arpeggio::brew-chord-slur
% Note: does not work for cross-staff arpeggios.
@@ -421,7 +450,7 @@ their end points. This includes glissando, voice followers, text
crescendos and other text spanners. The old syntax for setting
text on line spanners is no longer valid.
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
\relative c'' {
\override Glissando #'(bound-details right text) = \markup { \center-align \bold down }
\override Glissando #'(bound-details right Y) = #-4
@@ -446,7 +475,7 @@ The environment variable @code{LILYPONDPREFIX} has been renamed
Notes or rests, such as a typical end note, that fill an entire
measure are preceded by some more space.
-@lilypond[relative=1]
+@lilypond[quote,relative=1]
\time 4/4
s1
c2. c4
@@ -464,7 +493,7 @@ Alterations (such as a sharp or flat) may now be arbitrary
fractions. This allows some forms of microtonal music. For example,
Turkish makam music uses 1/9th tone alterations.
-@lilypondfile{makam-example.ly}
+@lilypondfile[quote]{makam-example.ly}
@item
Tie directions may be set with @code{^~} and @code{_~}.
@@ -472,7 +501,7 @@ Tie directions may be set with @code{^~} and @code{_~}.
@item
Tablature now supports harmonics and slides:
-@lilypond[relative=1]
+@lilypond[quote,relative=1]
\new TabVoice {
<c g'\harmonic>4 d\2\glissando e2\2
}
@@ -484,7 +513,7 @@ This feature was sponsored by Mike Amundsen
Horizontal spacing now follows object outlines more accurately.
This allows tighter horizontal spacing.
-@lilypond[]
+@lilypond[quote]
{
\stemUp
c''4... ceses'! s16
@@ -495,7 +524,7 @@ This allows tighter horizontal spacing.
Objects that belong outside of the staff are now positioned
automatically to avoid collisions.
-@lilypond[relative=1]
+@lilypond[quote,relative=1]
c''4
\once \override TextScript #'self-alignment-X = #CENTER
a,4^"this doesn't collide with the c"
@@ -508,7 +537,7 @@ a8\f
Staves are spaced vertically using a skyline algorithm. This helps
prevent uneven vertical spacing.
-@lilypond[ragged-right]
+@lilypond[quote,ragged-right]
%% todo: fix 'landscape PDF.
#(set-default-paper-size "a6")
@@ -528,35 +557,6 @@ prevent uneven vertical spacing.
}
@end lilypond
-@item
-Extending LilyPond's existing support for microtones, there are
-now arrowed accidentals for the notation of microtonal alterations.
-To use them, redefine the @code{glyph-name-alist} property of
-@code{Accidental} as in the following example which uses quartertones
-to typeset arrowed accidentals. Alternatively, it is possible to
-define separate names for all notes with arrowed accidentals (see
-@code{ly/makam.ly} for boilerplate code).
-
-@lilypond[]
-microAccs = #'((0 . "accidentals.natural")
- (-1/2 . "accidentals.flat")
- (1/2 . "accidentals.sharp")
-
- (1 . "accidentals.doublesharp")
- (-1 . "accidentals.flatflat")
-
- (3/4 . "accidentals.sharp.arrowup")
- (1/4 . "accidentals.sharp.arrowdown")
- (-1/4 . "accidentals.flat.arrowup")
- (-3/4 . "accidentals.flat.arrowdown"))
-
-\relative c'' {
- #(set-accidental-style 'modern)
- \override Accidental #'glyph-name-alist = #microAccs
- geseh geh aih aisih
-}
-@end lilypond
-
@end itemize