Answer:
I think it means to play it as a sharp so that would have 2 beats and it would be Asharp ( right ) or Csharp ( left )
Explanation:
I know there is an eighth note, and the pound symbol indicates a sharp. The curved line represents a tie between the two parts of the eighth note.
For the diversity of arts maybe. Because he feels like it.
Alexander spreaded communication between East and West. Greek ideas and culture.
(hope this is what you are looking for.)
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