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timidity: Play a MIDI file in a loop.
$ timidity --loop ${filename-mid}
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The command "timidity --loop ${filename-mid}" is used to loop a MIDI file using the Timidity++ software.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "timidity": This is the command to execute the Timidity++ software.
  • "--loop": This option instructs Timidity++ to loop the MIDI file.
  • "${filename-mid}": This is a placeholder for the actual name of the MIDI file you want to loop. In a script or command line, you would replace "${filename-mid}" with the actual file name and extension (e.g., "mysong.mid").

When you execute this command, Timidity++ will open the specified MIDI file and continue playing it in an infinite loop until you manually stop the program or interrupt the loop.

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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