Print a random note at the passed interval, defaulting to every 4 seconds

random_note.py

#!/usr/bin/env python3

"""
random_note.py prints a random musical note at the passed interval (seconds).

If no interval passed, defaults 4 seconds.
"""

import itertools
import random
import time
import sys

notes = "A B C D E F G".split()
acc_symbs = ["", "♯", "♭"]
combinations = ["".join(el) for el in itertools.product(notes, acc_symbs)]

try:
    interval = int(sys.argv[1])
except:
    interval = 4

while True:
    time.sleep(interval)
    print(random.choice(combinations))