What does a key signatures indicate

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A key signature indicates the key of a musical piece. It is located at the beginning of a musical staff and consists of sharps (#) or flats (b) placed on specific lines or spaces. These sharps or flats affect the pitch of certain notes throughout the piece, indicating which notes are raised or lowered by a half step. Key signatures help to establish the tonality and provide a framework for reading and understanding the piece of music.