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 youโll 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, itโs best as a direct symbol replacement in the musical context rather than as decoration, so readers immediately understand the timing instruction.
Common uses
- โขAnnotating rehearsal notes with a held pause (e.g., โhold at ๐โ).
- โขAdding fermata markers in plain-text scores, lead sheets, or practice guides.
- โขMarking pauses in music-related captions or educational posts.
- โขUsing the symbol in digital sheet-music comments within text fields.
- โขIndicating timing changes in transcriptions shared via chat or documentation.
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol Fermata
- ๐Hold the note longer at ๐.
- ๐Rest with fermata: ๐โlet it ring, then continue.
- ๐At the cadence, play through then pause at ๐.
- ๐Short phrase, sustain the final tone with ๐.
- ๐In measures 12โ13, apply ๐ to the long note.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D110 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝄐 | |
| HTML Code | 𝄐 | |
| CSS | \1D110 | |
| Decimal | 119056 |
How to type Musical Symbol Fermata Symbol (๐)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D110 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 1d110, 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 Fermata ๐ mean?
It indicates a sustained holdโperformers 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 doesnโt render, try another font that supports U+1D110.