There is only one file type that uses the .LY extension:
LilyPond File
- Developer GNU
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Popularity
3.0 (5 votes)
- Category Data Files
- Format N/A
Input file for LilyPond, a musical score creation program; contains header information, such as the title and composer, followed by one or more musical scores; each score includes the clef, time, and key, followed by a list of notes and note durations.
LY files are saved in a text format that can be edited with a text editor. They can be processed by LilyPond and turned into printable compositions.
| Software's name | License | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
GNU LilyPond |
Free |    |
Updated: July 4, 2009