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Lytex (LilyPond + LaTeX) Language Support

Lytex (LilyPond + LaTeX) Language Support

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Syntax highlighting for lytex- an extension of LaTeX that supports lilypond rendering
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LyTeX Language Support

Language support for LyTeX — LaTeX with embeded LilyPond — providing syntax highlighting for documents that combine musical notation and typeset text.

Features

  • Syntax Highlighting for LyTeX files (.lytex):
    • Recognizes LaTeX commands and environments.
    • Highlights embedded lilypond blocks (see: lilypond-book documentation).

Planned Features:

  • Error highlighting for LaTeX and LilyPond code.
  • IntelliSense and autocompletion for commands and environments.

Example Lytex Snippet

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{lilypond}

\begin{document}
    Here’s a simple melody:

    \begin{lilypond}
        \relative c' { c d e f g a b c }
    \end{lilypond}

\end{document}
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