MelodyScript, a DSL for writing melodies with chords

In plain words

MelodyScript is a domain-specific language and compiler for composing melodies with accompanying chords. It provides a text-based parser that allows musicians and composers to write musical pieces using code-like syntax rather than traditional notation. The tool is designed for anyone who prefers writing music programmatically and wants to combine melodic lines with harmonic structures in a streamlined way.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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