Alda
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Text-based programming language for music composition letting developers write and play music using a text editor and command line with MIDI output.
Pros
- +Accessible to both musicians and programmers
- +Quick feedback loop via interactive REPL
Cons
- -Limited to MIDI output format
- -Requires command-line familiarity
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