Musical Symbol Begin Slur Symbol
marks the beginning of a slur in musical notation.
U+1D177
is the Unicode musical symbol “BEGIN SLUR” used to indicate the start of a slur in notation. It’s useful when you want slur marks in text, mockups, or digital scores. Below you’ll find copy options and the exact code points.
Musical Symbol Begin Slur Symbol Meaning
The character (MUSICAL SYMBOL BEGIN SLUR, U+1D177) is used in musical notation to show where a slur starts. A slur connects two notes with a curved line, typically indicating that the notes should be played in a legato style (depending on the surrounding notation and context). In text-based score rendering, transcription, or typography workflows, this “begin” symbol helps define the start of that curved connection. When used correctly, it pairs with the corresponding “end slur” symbol to complete the slur span. The exact visual appearance can depend on the font that supports the character.
Common uses
- •Creating text-based music mockups and annotated scores
- •Adding slur start marks in digital typography or editorial layouts
- •Using Unicode musical symbols in chat, notes, or songwriting docs
- •Formatting sheet-music related posts or teaching materials
- •Building UI labels or icons for musical notation tools
Examples
Musical Symbol Begin Slur
- Begin slur:
- Notation cue (start): …
- Add slur markup in text:
- Legato indicator begins with in this line
- Use to mark where the slur starts
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D177 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝅷 | |
| HTML Code | 𝅷 | |
| CSS | \1D177 |
FAQ
What does the Musical Symbol Begin Slur symbol mean?
The character (MUSICAL SYMBOL BEGIN SLUR, U+1D177) is used in musical notation to show where a slur starts. A slur connects two notes with a curved line, typically indicating that the notes should be played in a legato style (depending on the surrounding notation and context). In text-based score rendering, transcription, or typography workflows, this “begin” symbol helps define the start of that curved connection. When used correctly, it pairs with the corresponding “end slur” symbol to complete the slur span. The exact visual appearance can depend on the font that supports the character.
What is used for?
It’s used as the “begin slur” mark in musical notation, indicating the start of a slur connection.
What are the Unicode and escape values for ?
Unicode code point is U+1D177. HTML entity: 𝅷. CSS escape: \\1D177. JavaScript escape: \\u{1D177}.
Does work by itself or should it be paired?
A slur is typically represented by a start and end; is the start mark and is commonly paired with the corresponding slur end symbol.
Why does sometimes look like a blank box?
That usually means the font or system you’re using doesn’t support this Unicode musical symbol. Try a font with broader Unicode musical coverage.