Musical Symbol Caesura Symbol
The musical symbol caesura (๐) indicates a brief pause or separation in a musical score.
U+1D113
๐ is the Unicode character for the musical symbol caesura. Itโs used in sheet music to show a short break or separation between musical sections or phrases. Below youโll find practical ways to copy and use it in text, documents, and code.
Musical Symbol Caesura Symbol Meaning
The โmusical symbol caesuraโ (๐) is a notation mark that signals a brief pause or a clear separation in the flow of music. In many score layouts, it helps performers understand where phrasing should stop briefly before continuing, even when the rhythm or meter may otherwise suggest continuity. Designers and editors often include it to improve readability of musical passages, especially in digital scores, music notation exports, or typography systems where musical symbols must be consistent. When using it in plain text, ensure your font supports the character so it renders correctly.
Common uses
- โขMarking a short pause between phrases in music text and lyrics-to-music notes
- โขSeparating sections in digital sheet-music notes where layout is simplified
- โขAdding typographic cues in music-related documents and program notes
- โขIncluding in score proofreading and annotation text during editing
- โขUsing in web or app content that displays musical notation symbols
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol Caesura
- ๐Pause here ๐ then continue with the next line.
- ๐Phrase ends ๐ resume at the downbeat.
- ๐Take a brief separation ๐ before the second theme.
- ๐Marked caesura ๐ in the vocal part.
- ๐Add ๐ between these two measures for clarity.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D113 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝄓 | |
| HTML Code | 𝄓 | |
| CSS | \1D113 | |
| Decimal | 119059 |
How to type Musical Symbol Caesura Symbol (๐)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D113 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1d113, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it โ this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the musical symbol caesura ๐ mean?
It indicates a brief pause or separation in a musical score, often to clarify phrasing before continuing.
How do I copy and paste ๐?
Copy the character directly from this page (๐) and paste it into your document, editor, or web text field.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐?
The Unicode code point is U+1D113, named โMUSICAL SYMBOL CAESURA.โ
Will ๐ render on all devices?
Not always. ๐ depends on font support. If it shows as a box or missing glyph, try a font with full Unicode musical symbol coverage.