展示HN：ÆTHRA – 将音乐写作成代码
嗨，HN
我正在开发ÆTHRA——一种专门用于作曲和创作情感音景的编程语言。
ÆTHRA并不专注于通用编程，而是一个纯粹的领域特定语言（DSL），其代码直接表达音乐意图：节奏、情绪、和弦、进行、动态和乐器。
我们的目标是让音乐创作的过程更像是写故事或表达情感，而不是操作低级音频API。
关键理念：
- 基于文本的音乐创作
- 和弦和进行作为一等概念
- 时间、节奏和结构由语言处理
- 设计用于氛围、电影、情感和极简音乐
- 解释器使用C#编写（.NET）
示例ÆTHRA代码（简化版）：
```
tempo 60
instrument guitar
chord Am for 4
chord F for 4
chord C for 4
chord G for 4
```
这段代码生成了一种缓慢、忧郁的和弦进行，适合氛围或电影场景。
ÆTHRA目前：
- 生成WAV音频
- 支持音符、和弦、节奏、持续时间、力度
- 使用简单的解释器（无需外部DAW或MIDI工具）
- 故意保持极简和可读性
它不是：
- 不是DAW的替代品
- 不以MIDI为中心
我为什么要制作它：
我希望有一种语言，使音乐成为主要输出，而不是附带的东西。它介于代码、情感和声音设计之间。
该项目是开源的，处于早期阶段（v0.8）。我主要在寻找：
- 对语言设计的反馈
- 值得添加的音乐功能的想法
- 对编程语言设计、音频或生成艺术感兴趣的人的看法
仓库链接：<https://github.com/TanmayCzax/AETHRA>
感谢阅读——欢迎提问或讨论想法。
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Hi HN<p>I’m building ÆTHRA — a programming language designed specifically for composing music and emotional soundscapes.<p>Instead of focusing on general-purpose programming, ÆTHRA is a pure DSL where code directly represents musical intent: tempo, mood, chords, progression, dynamics, and instruments.<p>The goal is to make music composition feel closer to writing a story or emotion, rather than manipulating low-level audio APIs.<p>Key ideas:
- Text-based music composition
- Chords and progressions as first-class concepts
- Time, tempo, and structure handled by the language
- Designed for ambient, cinematic, emotional, and minimal music
- Interpreter written in C# (.NET)<p>Example ÆTHRA code (simplified):<p>tempo 60
instrument guitar<p>chord Am for 4
chord F for 4
chord C for 4
chord G for 4<p>This generates a slow, melancholic progression suitable for ambient or cinematic scenes.<p>ÆTHRA currently:
- Generates WAV audio
- Supports notes, chords, tempo, duration, velocity
- Uses a simple interpreter (no external DAWs or MIDI tools)
- Is intentionally minimal and readable<p>What it is NOT:
- Not a DAW replacement
- Not MIDI-focused<p>Why I made it:
I wanted a language where music is the primary output — not an afterthought. Something between code, emotion, and sound design.<p>The project is open-source and early-stage (v0.8). I’m mainly looking for:
- Feedback on the language design
- Ideas for musical features worth adding
- Thoughts from people into PL design, audio, or generative art<p>Repo: <<a href="https://github.com/TanmayCzax/AETHRA" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/TanmayCzax/AETHRA</a>><p>Thanks for reading — happy to answer questions or discuss ideas.