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What is the difference between 2/4 and 2/2 Time Signatures?

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A 2/4 time signature contains two quarter notes within a measure. In general, music written in 2/4 time is performed more slowly than music written in 3/4 or 4/4 time. Compositions written in 2/4 contain two equally strong accents on beats one and two.
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Answer:

2/4 means 2 beats in a measure and 2/2 means cut time

Step-by-step explanation:

A 2/4 time signature contains two quarter notes within a measure

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