/counterpoint-asp

Species one counterpoint implemented in Answer Set Programming

Primary LanguageLilyPond

Counterpoint ASP

A rudimentary implementation of first species counterpoint that can generate a contrapuntal voice to a given cantus firmus.

Usage

Score and MIDI out is provided by Lilypond. Make sure that you have the application installed in /Applications/.

Enter the cantus firmus in my-cantus.asp. To generate all melodies, and output each as a PDF and MIDI file:

clingo 0 compose.lp cantus-firmi/my-cantus.lp species-one.lp

To generate N melodies:

clingo N compose.lp cantus-firmus.lp species-one.lp

You may find Timidity for playback and conversion.