Musical Symbol Multiple Measure Rest Symbol
๐ฉ denotes a musical multiple-measure rest in sheet music notation.
U+1D129
๐ฉ is a Unicode musical symbol used in notation to represent a rest that spans multiple measures. Itโs commonly referenced as the โmultiple measure restโ sign. Use it when you want an explicit, copyable music-glyph character in text or UI.
Musical Symbol Multiple Measure Rest Symbol Meaning
๐ฉ (Unicode U+1D129) is the Musical Symbol Multiple Measure Rest. In sheet music, a multiple-measure rest indicates that the performer should not play for more than one measure, helping scores avoid repeating individual rest symbols. The character is intended for musical notation contexts where a text-based representation of the glyph is needed, such as digital typography, simple music-related displays, or data rendered in environments that support Unicode. When youโre labeling, describing, or visually marking multi-measure silence, this symbol provides a precise, standardized character.
Common uses
- โขLabeling music sections as โmultiple measures of restโ in digital scores or practice notes
- โขDesigning music-themed UI elements (buttons, badges, icons) that need a recognizable rest glyph
- โขTyping or annotating rehearsal instructions where a rest spans several measures
- โขRendering music notation text in environments that prefer Unicode characters over images
- โขCreating accessibility-friendly text alternatives for simple rest indicators in learning materials
Examples
๐ฉ Musical Symbol Multiple Measure Rest
- ๐ฉโTake a breath. ๐ฉ for the next two bars.โ
- ๐ฉโDrums: ๐ฉ (hold off) until the downbeat.โ
- ๐ฉโRest sign used: ๐ฉ indicates multi-measure silence.โ
- ๐ฉโIn the score, ๐ฉ replaces repeated individual rest symbols.โ
- ๐ฉโMark the passage with ๐ฉ to show the extended pause.โ
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D129 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝄩 | |
| HTML Code | 𝄩 | |
| CSS | \1D129 |
FAQ
What does ๐ฉ mean in music notation?
๐ฉ is the โmultiple measure restโ symbol, indicating the performer should be silent across multiple measures.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ฉ?
The Unicode code point is U+1D129, represented in HTML as 𝄩.
How can I copy ๐ฉ into a document?
Copy the character directly as shown on this page, or paste the HTML entity (𝄩) if your system supports entities.
Where is ๐ฉ commonly used?
Itโs used in music-related text, UI, and simple score annotations where a standardized, copyable rest glyph is needed.