Which statement best describes the purpose of the punctus divisionis?

a) it separates groups of notes so that the performer can assess their rhythmic value
b) it adds half the note value to the duration of a pitch
c) it separates the duplum voice from the triplum voice in polyphonic notation
d) it turns longs into breves

a

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