Musical Symbol Double Sharp Symbol
The musical symbol ๐ช (double sharp) raises a pitch by two semitones in written notation.
U+1D12A
The symbol ๐ช is the Unicode โMusical Symbol Double Sharpโ used in music notation. Itโs commonly used to indicate that a note should be raised by two semitones. Use the copy variations below for easy insertion in documents, web pages, and apps.
Musical Symbol Double Sharp Symbol Meaning
๐ช is the โMUSICAL SYMBOL DOUBLE SHARPโ (Unicode U+1D12A). In music notation, a double sharp alters the pitch of a note by raising it two semitones (a whole step). This is most often seen in key signatures, accidentals, and editorial notation where the composer or arranger needs a specific written pitch. When you use this character, it should appear before the note it modifies, as part of a notated musical line. Itโs a specialized symbol, so itโs best used in music-related documents, engraving, and any digital workflow that supports the Musical Symbols block.
Common uses
- โขMarking a pitch raised by two semitones in sheet-music text
- โขEditing or annotating musical passages in digital notation notes
- โขLabeling transposition steps in music study materials
- โขDisplaying key/signature or accidental information in educational posts
- โขRendering music-related content in apps and web pages that support Unicode symbols
Examples
๐ช Double Sharp (Musical Symbol)
- ๐ชUse ๐ช before F to indicate F double-sharp.
- ๐ชThe measure includes an accidental ๐ช on the leading note.
- ๐ชIn this harmony, ๐ช appears to raise the pitch by a whole step.
- ๐ชThe editorโs comment notes ๐ช as a two-semitone increase.
- ๐ชAdd ๐ช in your notation text to match the printed score.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D12A | |
| HTML Entity | 𝄪 | |
| HTML Code | 𝄪 | |
| CSS | \1D12A |
FAQ
What does the double sharp symbol ๐ช do?
It raises the pitch by two semitones (a whole step) in written musical notation.
Is ๐ช the same as a sharp (#) or a flat (b)?
No. A sharp raises by one semitone, while ๐ช (double sharp) raises by two semitones.
What Unicode character is ๐ช?
๐ช is the Unicode โMUSICAL SYMBOL DOUBLE SHARPโ at U+1D12A.
How can I copy ๐ช in HTML or code?
Use the HTML entity 𝄪 or the Unicode escape forms like \\1D12A / \\u{1D12A} (depending on your language/tool).