It is also possible to define melismata entirely in the lyrics. This
can be done by entering _ for every note that is part of the
melisma.
{ \set melismaBusyProperties = #'()
c d( e) f f( e) e e }
\addlyrics
{ Ky -- _ _ ri __ _ _ _ e }
In this case, you can also have ties and slurs in the melody, if you
set melismaBusyProperties, as is done in the example above.
{
\set melismaBusyProperties = #'()
c d( e) f f( e) e e
}
\addlyrics
{ Ky -- _ _ ri __ _ _ _ e }
This page is for LilyPond-2.8.8 (stable-branch).