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2.8.1.1 Ancient notation supported

Support for ancient notation includes features for mensural notation and Gregorian chant notation, as well as limited support for figured bass notation.

Many graphical objects provide a style property, see

By manipulating these grob properties, the typographical appearance of a specific type of notation can be accommodated without needing to introduce any new notational concepts.

In addition to the standard articulation signs described in Articulations and ornamentations, specific articulation signs for Gregorian chant are provided.

Other aspects of ancient notation cannot be easily expressed by changing a style property of a graphical object or by adding articulation signs. Some notational concepts are introduced specifically for ancient notation,

To start typesetting without worrying too much about the details on how to customize a context, there are predefined contexts for Gregorian chant and mensural notation. They set up predefined style-specific voice and staff contexts, and allow one to proceed directly with note entry:

There is limited support for figured bass notation from the Baroque period:

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