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Composition using Python and Abjad/LilyPond: Life Beyond Notation Software

Composition using Python and Abjad/LilyPond: Life Beyond Notation Software

Technical Report

Abstract
Introduction
Background and Tooling
System Architecture
Common Pipeline
Case Study I: Modus Operandi for Piano
Case Study II: Jazz Rhythmic Patterns
Case Study III: Algo Rhythms Quartet No. 1
Case Study IV: Algorithmic Piano Quartet No. 2
Case Study V: Algorithmic Scaffold
Configuration and Parameterization
Build, Render, and Release Engineering
Detailed Discussion of Score Behavior
Limitations
Future Work
Conclusion
Appendix A: Repository Map
Appendix B: Selected Configurations
Appendix C: Selected Code Listings

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By George K. Thiruvathukal

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