Musical Symbol Half Note Symbol
๐ represents the musical half note in Unicode text.
U+1D15E
๐ is the Unicode character called the Musical symbol half note. Itโs useful when you need a compact music notation symbol in plain text, graphics, or UI labels. You can copy it directly or use its HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes.
Musical Symbol Half Note Symbol Meaning
The character ๐ (Unicode code point U+1D15E) is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL HALF NOTEโ and represents a half note in musical notation. In common notation practice, a half note indicates a duration longer than a quarter note, with the exact length depending on the time signature (e.g., how many beats are in a measure and what value is assigned to each beat). Because itโs a single Unicode symbol, ๐ is often used in text-based music references such as captions, simple rhythm summaries, UI hints, or decorative elements that visually echo sheet music without requiring full staff rendering.
Common uses
- โขAdding half-note indicators in music lesson materials and captions
- โขLabeling rhythms or durations in music practice apps and study notes
- โขCreating music-themed UI icons or status markers (e.g., โhold for 2 beatsโ in simple demos)
- โขDesigning posters, thumbnails, and social graphics with a clean notation symbol
- โขEmbedding into plain-text documents where a full staff notation system is unnecessary
Examples
๐ Musical symbol half note
- ๐ Hold for ๐ in this exercise.
- ๐ The melody starts with a ๐ , then moves to a quarter note.
- ๐ Count: ๐ = two beats in 4/4 time.
- ๐ Practice section A: ๐ โช ๐ โช
- ๐ In the summary bar, the duration marked is ๐ .
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D15E | |
| HTML Entity | 𝅗𝅥 | |
| HTML Code | 𝅗𝅥 | |
| CSS | \1D15E | |
| Decimal | 119134 |
How to type Musical Symbol Half Note Symbol (๐ )
On Windows
In Word, type 1D15E 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 1d15e, 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 Half Note symbol mean?
The character ๐ (Unicode code point U+1D15E) is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL HALF NOTEโ and represents a half note in musical notation. In common notation practice, a half note indicates a duration longer than a quarter note, with the exact length depending on the time signature (e.g., how many beats are in a measure and what value is assigned to each beat). Because itโs a single Unicode symbol, ๐ is often used in text-based music references such as captions, simple rhythm summaries, UI hints, or decorative elements that visually echo sheet music without requiring full staff rendering.
What is ๐ called?
๐ is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL HALF NOTEโ (Unicode code point U+1D15E).
How do I copy ๐ for use in text?
You can copy the character directly: ๐ . Most platforms that support Unicode musical symbols will display it correctly.
Can I use ๐ in HTML?
Yes. The provided HTML entity is: 𝅗𝅥
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ๐ ?
CSS escape: \\1D15E. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{1D15E}.