Time signatures

Time signature indicates the metrum of a piece: a regular pattern of strong and weak beats. It is denoted by a fraction at the start of the staff.

The time signature is set with the \time command

\version "2.24.0"

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{
  \time 2/4 c'2 
  \time 3/4 c'2.
}