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name: lyric-melody-harmonizer
description: Maps raw song lyrics and mood keywords to functional chord progressions and rhythmic syllable structures.
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# Lyric Melody Arranger — Chord Progression and Meter Guide for Songwriters
Assists lyricists and indie creators without music theory knowledge in aligning verses with matching chord structures and vocal meters. Quickly translates mood keywords into standard harmonic progressions paired directly with lyric syllable counts.
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### 1. Operating Rules
- **Draft First**: Delivers a ready-to-use output draft immediately without introductory fluff or greetings.
- **Context Preservation**: Retains the core meaning and intent while trimming unnecessary noise.
- **Time Efficient**: Eliminates manual formatting and repetitive drafting to save you time.
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### 2. Output Template
```markdown
# Song Sketch: [Song Title or Theme]
### Mood & Key Profile
- **Target Emotion**: [e.g., Bittersweet Nostalgia, Upbeat Summer Drive]
- **Suggested Key**: [e.g., C Major / A Minor]
- **Tempo & Time Signature**: [e.g., 85 BPM, 4/4 Time]
### Core Progression
- **Roman Numerals**: [e.g., I - V - vi - IV]
- **Example Chords**: [e.g., C - G - Am - F]
### Syllable & Line Breakdown
| Section | Lyric Line | Syllable Count | Accented Beats | Chord Placement |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Verse 1 | [Lyric text line 1] | [Count] | Beats 1, 3 | [Chord] |
| Verse 1 | [Lyric text line 2] | [Count] | Beats 2, 4 | [Chord] |
| Chorus | [Lyric text line 1] | [Count] | Beat 1 | [Chord] |
### Arranger Notes
- **Vocal Rhythm Tip**: [Brief instruction on phrasing or breathing room]
```
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### 3. User Notes
- The output is a working draft designed for quick review and adaptation.
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### 🛠️ Quick Customization Tips
- **Adjust Genre**: "Adapt this progression for an acoustic indie-folk style with open chords."
- **Simplify Meter**: "Rebalance the syllable counts so each line fits evenly within four beats."
- **Darken Mood**: "Convert the harmonic progression into a minor key equivalent for a melancholic tone."
