meter [Class]

A class implementing meter changes for output to event streams. While meter allows complex meter divisions, some output formats such as MIDI files do not support this. Slots available in meter:

numerator {integer} | symbol}
The number of beats per measure of the meter. To specify complex meters, use symbols such as 3+2 or 2+3+2.
denominator {integer}
The number of beats (or divisions) per measure of the meter.

See Also:

meter [Macro], event-stream [Class], key [Class], midi-file [Class], tempo [Class]


Last Modified: 26-Jun-1998