Meaning of the word "common time" in English

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common time

US /ˌkɑː.mən ˈtaɪm/
UK /ˌkɒm.ən ˈtaɪm/
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Noun

a time signature of 4/4, indicating four quarter-note beats per measure

Example:
Most popular songs are written in common time.
The conductor emphasized the strong beats in the common time piece.