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You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


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What is a time signature in music?


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The time signature in music represents the number of notes in each bar. The time signature is noted at the start of a composition as is represented as two stacked numbers. For example the common time signature 4/4 indicates each bar will contain four quarter note beats.