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73.58Level 31 — transition into new meter

4/4 → 3/4.

Hard transition:

stop.

Start 3/4.

Smooth transition:

use a common subdivision.

For example, keep quarter-note pulse constant.

Old bar:

4 quarter beats.

New:

3 quarter beats.

The clock stays.

Only bar grouping changes.