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The number three has always been significant in Christian teachings. Therefore, during the Renaissance (when the church had a significant impact on music, and all other things for that matter) anything that alluded to the number three, or the trinity, was considered closer to God. For this reason, triple meter, particularly nine-eight time, was thought to be more perfect. Most church music composed during this period is in triple meter. However, this practice is discontinued begining with the Baroque period as composers saw triple meter as "old fashioned" by this time.

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