The event lyric line object
Type: Dictionary
This encodes a single lyric syllable within a single lyric line (i.e., a single verse).
Keys:
| Name | Type | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| string object | Yes | The text of the syllable. This might be an empty string in the case of lyrics that are skipped for a given verse. |
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| event lyric line type object | No | Specifies the syllable's part of the word: "start", "middle", "end" or "whole". If not provided, the default value is "whole". Generally software uses this data to determine whether to put a hyphen after a syllable, if space is available. The data can also be used to inform synthesized vocal audio playback. Note: The hyphen character itself should not be encoded within "text". |
Examples
This object is used in the following examples: