What is a time signature

Explanation:

A time signature is a type of way to describe how the beat acts. For instance, if you've ever heard the pop song "Shake it Off" - Taylor Swift, you can count 1, 2, 3, 4. This means the are four beats (pulses) in each measure and each note is worth one beat

for many centuries, the catholic church has been a patron of the arts. the church has used various scientific methods to maintain its power.

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