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Musical Symbol Fermata Symbol

๐„ is the Musical Symbol Fermata, used in music notation to indicate a sustained pause.

U+1D110

The Musical Symbol Fermata (๐„) is a Unicode character used in music-related text and digital sheet-music notes. It helps communicate where a held duration or a controlled pause should occur. Below youโ€™ll find copy options and practical ways to use it.

Musical Symbol Fermata Symbol Meaning

The fermata is a notation mark that tells performers to hold a note or rest longer than its written value. In practice, it signals sustained timing with flexible length, often ending when the performer chooses or when the surrounding musical context resolves. As a Unicode character (U+1D110), ๐„ is commonly used in digital documents, music discussions, rehearsal notes, and annotated lyrics or parts. When used in plain text, itโ€™s best as a direct symbol replacement in the musical context rather than as decoration, so readers immediately understand the timing instruction.

Common uses

  • โ€ขAnnotating rehearsal notes with a held pause (e.g., โ€œhold at ๐„โ€).
  • โ€ขAdding fermata markers in plain-text scores, lead sheets, or practice guides.
  • โ€ขMarking pauses in music-related captions or educational posts.
  • โ€ขUsing the symbol in digital sheet-music comments within text fields.
  • โ€ขIndicating timing changes in transcriptions shared via chat or documentation.

Examples

๐„ Musical Symbol Fermata

  • ๐„Hold the note longer at ๐„.
  • ๐„Rest with fermata: ๐„โ€”let it ring, then continue.
  • ๐„At the cadence, play through then pause at ๐„.
  • ๐„Short phrase, sustain the final tone with ๐„.
  • ๐„In measures 12โ€“13, apply ๐„ to the long note.

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+1D110
HTML Entity𝄐
HTML Code𝄐
CSS\1D110

FAQ

What does the Musical Symbol Fermata ๐„ mean?

It indicates a sustained holdโ€”performers extend a note or rest beyond its written duration for a controlled pause.

What is the Unicode code point for ๐„?

The Unicode code point is U+1D110.

How do I copy ๐„ for web pages?

You can copy the character itself or use the HTML entity: 𝄐.

Will ๐„ display correctly in all fonts?

Not all fonts include the full musical symbols block, so appearance can vary. If it doesnโ€™t render, try another font that supports U+1D110.