Beamed Eighth Notes Symbol
♫ (U+266B) is the beamed eighth notes music symbol used to represent rhythm and sound.
U+266B
♫ is Unicode’s music symbol for beamed eighth notes (U+266B). It’s commonly used to suggest playing music, rhythm, or audio content. You can copy it directly or use the provided code escapes in web projects.
Beamed Eighth Notes Symbol Meaning
The ♫ symbol, named “BEAMED EIGHTH NOTES” (U+266B), visually represents short, connected musical notes. In everyday use, it’s a quick way to communicate music, sound, or rhythm without writing out “music” or using a full musical staff. Designers often place it on buttons, badges, or labels for audio-related features. Writers may use it in titles and headings for songs, playlists, or sound-themed posts. Because it clearly signals “music,” it also works well as a decorative icon in social media captions and app notifications where brevity matters.
Common uses
- •Labeling audio or music sections in websites and apps
- •Adding a musical icon to playlist titles, track lists, or podcast pages
- •Using as a quick visual cue for “now playing” or “listen” prompts
- •Decorating social media captions for songs, events, or performances
- •Enhancing UI elements like buttons, badges, and status indicators
Examples
♫ Beamed Eighth Notes Symbol
- ♫Now playing ♫
- ♫Best study playlist ♫
- ♫Live music tonight ♫
- ♫Tap to listen ♫
- ♫Workout rhythm mix ♫
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+266B | |
| HTML Entity | ♫ | |
| HTML Code | ♫ | |
| CSS | \266B |
FAQ
What does the Beamed Eighth Notes symbol mean?
The ♫ symbol, named “BEAMED EIGHTH NOTES” (U+266B), visually represents short, connected musical notes. In everyday use, it’s a quick way to communicate music, sound, or rhythm without writing out “music” or using a full musical staff. Designers often place it on buttons, badges, or labels for audio-related features. Writers may use it in titles and headings for songs, playlists, or sound-themed posts. Because it clearly signals “music,” it also works well as a decorative icon in social media captions and app notifications where brevity matters.
What Unicode character is ♫?
♫ is the Unicode character “BEAMED EIGHTH NOTES” with codepoint U+266B.
How do I copy and paste ♫?
Copy the character directly: ♫. You can also type it using the codepoint U+266B in systems that support Unicode input.
How do I use ♫ in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
HTML entity: ♫. CSS escape: \\266B. JavaScript escape: \\u{266B}.
Is ♫ only for sheet music?
No. It’s widely used as a simple music/rhythm icon in UI labels, captions, and notifications, even when no sheet music is shown.