#### 3.18.1 MIDI block

The MIDI block is analogous to the paper block, but it is somewhat simpler. The `\midi` block can contain

- a `\tempo` definition, and
- context definitions.

A number followed by a period is interpreted as a real number, so for setting the tempo for dotted notes, an extra space should be inserted, for example

           \midi { \tempo 4 . = 120 }

Context definitions follow precisely the same syntax as within the \paper block. Translation modules for sound are called performers. The contexts for MIDI output are defined in ly/performer-init.ly.

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