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Clusters
A cluster indicates a continuous range of pitches to be played.
They can be denoted as the envelope of a set of notes. They are
entered by applying the function \makeClusters to a sequence
of chords, e.g.,
\relative \makeClusters { <g' b>2 <c g'> }
![[image of music]](../e2/lily-2cba44ba.png)
Ordinary notes and clusters can be put together in the same staff, even simultaneously. In such a case no attempt is made to automatically avoid collisions between ordinary notes and clusters.
See also
Music Glossary: cluster.
Snippets: Simultaneous notes.
Internals Reference: ClusterSpanner, ClusterSpannerBeacon, Cluster_spanner_engraver.
Known issues and warnings
Clusters look good only if they span at least two chords; otherwise they appear too narrow.
Clusters do not have a stem and cannot indicate durations by themselves, but the length of the printed cluster is determined by the durations of the defining chords. Separate clusters need a separating rest between them.
Clusters do not produce MIDI output.
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