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The command "lilypond -s ${filename}" is a command that is used to compile a LilyPond music notation file and generate a PDF or other types of output files.

Here is a breakdown of each part of the command:

"lilypond": This is the command-line program used to compile LilyPond files. LilyPond is a music notation software that allows users to create sheet music. The "lilypond" command invokes the LilyPond compiler.
"-s": This is an option or flag used with the "lilypond" command. The "-s" flag specifies that LilyPond should generate a file for printing. This option is used to create a PDF file (score) or other output files suitable for printing or further processing.
"${filename}": This is a placeholder for the name of the LilyPond file you wish to compile. It should be replaced with the actual filename and extension of the LilyPond file you want to compile. For example, if your file is named "myscore.ly", the command would become "lilypond -s myscore.ly".

Overall, the command "lilypond -s ${filename}" is used to compile a LilyPond file and produce output files suitable for printing, such as a PDF file of the sheet music.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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