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In Glicol `seq`, top-level spaces divide the bar while adjacent digits subdivide a step

The seq sequencer interprets whitespace as bar subdivision: tokens separated by spaces produce equally-spaced steps across the bar. Adjacent digits or underscores without spaces subdivide the same step. So seq 60 _ 60 _ is a four-step pattern (note, rest, note, rest) while seq 60_60_ is a one-step pattern subdivided four ways. A misplaced or missing space changes the rhythmic output entirely. The underscore _ is the rest symbol.

Examples

seq 60 _ 60 _ // 4 steps: note, rest, note, rest seq 60_60_ // 1 step, subdivided 4-ways (very different rhythm)

Assessment

Rewrite seq 60_60_60_60_ as an explicit four-step pattern with equal spacing, and describe the rhythmic difference between the two forms.

“`_` is a rest, and spacing defines subdivision.** `seq 60 _ 60 _` (4 steps) ≠ `seq 60_60_` (one step split into 4). Top-level **spaces** divide the bar; adjacent digits/`_` subdivide a step.”
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