Musical Symbol Dal Segno Symbol
The ๐ symbol marks a return to a previous point in musical notation using the dal segno instruction.
U+1D109
๐ is the Unicode character called the Musical Symbol Dal Segno. Itโs used in sheet music to indicate that a passage should return to a marked โsignโ earlier in the score. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in code.
Musical Symbol Dal Segno Symbol Meaning
The Musical Symbol Dal Segno (๐) indicates โfrom the sign.โ In common notation practice, a composer places the dal segno sign at a specific point, then later instructs performers to return to that sign. The symbol helps structure repeat-like playback without rewriting the music, especially when the return point differs from standard barline repeats. In typography and engraving, the dal segno sign is typically set at the start of the relevant instruction or at the marked location itself, depending on the publisherโs conventions. When using it digitally, ensure your font supports the Unicode character U+1D109.
Common uses
- โขTyping sheet-music instructions in music documents and text editors
- โขLabeling โDal Segnoโ return cues in rehearsal notes and lead sheets
- โขBuilding music lesson content where examples reference return points
- โขRendering music notation explanations in blogs, study guides, or PDFs
- โขDeveloper use in apps that display musical directions and markup
Examples
๐ Dal Segno (Musical Symbol)
- ๐โPlay from the sign: ๐, then continue.โ
- ๐โGo back to ๐ and repeat the passage.โ
- ๐โDal segno cue shown here: ๐.โ
- ๐โWhen you see ๐, return to the earlier mark.โ
- ๐โUse ๐ for the return-to-sign instruction in your score.โ
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D109 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝄉 | |
| HTML Code | 𝄉 | |
| CSS | \1D109 | |
| Decimal | 119049 |
How to type Musical Symbol Dal Segno Symbol (๐)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D109 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 1d109, 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 dal segno symbol ๐ mean?
It means โfrom the sign,โ telling performers to return to an earlier marked point in the music.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐?
U+1D109.
How can I copy ๐ into code or stylesheets?
Use HTML entity 𝄉, CSS escape \\1D109, or JavaScript escape \\u{1D109}.
Why does ๐ look like a blank box on my device?
Your font may not support the Unicode Musical Symbol Dal Segno character at U+1D109.