Musical Symbol Eighth Rest Symbol
๐พ represents the duration of an eighth rest in musical notation.
U+1D13E
The symbol ๐พ is used in written music to show where a performer should be silent for an eighth-note time value. Itโs part of the Unicode musical symbols block, so it can be copied into text, music-related documents, and code.
Musical Symbol Eighth Rest Symbol Meaning
๐พ (Unicode U+1D13E) is the โMusical Symbol Eighth Rest.โ In notation, an eighth rest indicates a rest lasting the same time as an eighth note. When you place it in a staff, it helps define rhythmic timingโtelling performers not to play for that short beat subdivision. Like other rest symbols, its meaning depends on the surrounding time signature and the note values around it. In practice, youโll often see it in educational materials, rehearsal notes, simple lead sheets, and digital text that needs to represent rhythm without full sheet music rendering.
Common uses
- โขLabeling rhythm segments in music education notes
- โขWriting lyrics-adjacent timing annotations (e.g., โrest for ๐พโ)
- โขCreating quick mockups of simple sheet-music rhythm cues
- โขDisplaying rhythmic instructions in rehearsal or practice guides
- โขUsing in digital documents or apps that output Unicode music symbols
Examples
๐พ Musical Symbol Eighth Rest
- ๐พBeat guide: Rest ๐พ then play the next note.
- ๐พIn the measure, insert ๐พ for the eighth rest before the chord.
- ๐พPractice timing: hold silence for ๐พ and count โ&โ.
- ๐พRhythm cue: ๐พ ๐ ๐ ก (then continue the pattern).
- ๐พTraining sheet: underline where ๐พ occurs in bar 3.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D13E | |
| HTML Entity | 𝄾 | |
| HTML Code | 𝄾 | |
| CSS | \1D13E |
FAQ
What does ๐พ mean in music notation?
๐พ is the Musical Symbol Eighth Rest, indicating silence for the duration of an eighth note within the context of the surrounding rhythm.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐พ?
The Unicode code point is U+1D13E.
How can I copy ๐พ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity 𝄾.
Can I insert ๐พ in code or styling?
Yes. In CSS you can use \\1D13E, and in JavaScript you can use \\u{1D13E}.