Musical Symbol Combining Bend Symbol
๐ (U+1D189) is a Unicode musical combining symbol used to indicate a bend in musical text notation.
U+1D189
๐ is the Unicode character named MUSICAL SYMBOL COMBINING BEND. Because it is a combining mark, it is typically applied to a preceding character in text-based music workflows. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode and HTML forms in your documents.
Musical Symbol Combining Bend Symbol Meaning
๐ (MUSICAL SYMBOL COMBINING BEND, U+1D189) is a Unicode musical combining character intended to represent a โbendโ as used in musical notation. As a combining symbol, it generally attaches to the character immediately before it, so it works best when you place it right after a note, syllable, or symbol you want the bend indication to modify. In practice, itโs useful for text-only scores, rehearsal notes, captions for performances, or any workflow where you want a bend marking without relying on image-based notation. Behavior can vary by font and rendering engine, so test in your target environment.
Common uses
- โขAdding a bend indication in text-based musical notes or rehearsal annotations
- โขLabeling lyrical or performance captions that reference pitch bending
- โขComposing lightweight music notation in chat, forums, or plain-text documents
- โขUsing in music-related UI mockups where notation must be text-rendered
- โขCreating consistent text markup for accessibility-friendly score summaries
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol Combining Bend
- ๐โช๐ bend
- ๐A๐ (pitch bend)
- ๐e๐ to the next note
- ๐soprano๐ cue
- ๐G๐ ornament
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D189 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝆉 | |
| HTML Code | 𝆉 | |
| CSS | \1D189 | |
| Decimal | 119177 |
How to type Musical Symbol Combining Bend Symbol (๐)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D189 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 1d189, 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 Combining Bend symbol mean?
๐ (MUSICAL SYMBOL COMBINING BEND, U+1D189) is a Unicode musical combining character intended to represent a โbendโ as used in musical notation. As a combining symbol, it generally attaches to the character immediately before it, so it works best when you place it right after a note, syllable, or symbol you want the bend indication to modify. In practice, itโs useful for text-only scores, rehearsal notes, captions for performances, or any workflow where you want a bend marking without relying on image-based notation. Behavior can vary by font and rendering engine, so test in your target environment.
Is ๐ a standalone character or a combining mark?
๐ is a combining musical symbol (MUSICAL SYMBOL COMBINING BEND), so it is generally meant to be used after a preceding character it modifies.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐?
The Unicode code point for ๐ is U+1D189.
How can I copy ๐ into my project?
You can copy the character directly (๐) or use its HTML entity (𝆉) or escape forms like \\u{1D189} in JavaScript.
Will ๐ render the same in every font or app?
Not always. Combining marks depend on font and rendering support, so test in your target editor, browser, or application to confirm appearance.