How to better support patterns of functions

[yaxu]

This pull request proposed an approach to patterns of functions:
#972

I thought I'd start a discussion about it here, as although the PR didn't work out, it points to an underexplored but very interesting area!

[sss-create]

Reaally interesting! So much in Tidal, I yet have to dive into. 🏃‍♂️