Musical Symbol Null Notehead Symbol
๐ is the Unicode Musical Symbol Null Notehead (U+1D159).
U+1D159
๐ is a Unicode musical symbol used in music notation contexts. Itโs useful when you need a dedicated โnull noteheadโ character in text. You can copy it directly or insert it via its code point (U+1D159).
Musical Symbol Null Notehead Symbol Meaning
The character ๐ is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL NULL NOTEHEADโ and has Unicode code point U+1D159. In notation-related workflows, a โnull noteheadโ is typically used to represent a notehead form that does not produce a normal pitched note sound (often used as a placeholder or for specific engraving conventions). Because this is a dedicated Unicode symbol, it can be preferable to drawing a custom glyph when youโre writing, labeling, or composing content in environments that support the character. Its main value is consistency: the same symbol can be shared across documents, webpages, and apps that render U+1D159.
Common uses
- โขAdding a null notehead character to music-related text labels or annotations
- โขMarking placeholders in digital scores, exercise sheets, or educational materials
- โขEmbedding the symbol in HTML or rich text where Unicode music glyphs are supported
- โขUsing the symbol in notation references, documentation, or font/encoding examples
- โขDesigning UI elements or templates for music-notation tools
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol Null Notehead
- ๐ Use ๐ to show a null notehead in the exercise.
- ๐ Null notehead (๐ ) should appear above the staff.
- ๐ The symbol ๐ corresponds to Unicode U+1D159.
- ๐ Insert ๐ in the chord label where a notehead is omitted.
- ๐ In this template, ๐ marks the placeholder notehead.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D159 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝅙 | |
| HTML Code | 𝅙 | |
| CSS | \1D159 |
FAQ
What does the Musical Symbol Null Notehead symbol mean?
The character ๐ is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL NULL NOTEHEADโ and has Unicode code point U+1D159. In notation-related workflows, a โnull noteheadโ is typically used to represent a notehead form that does not produce a normal pitched note sound (often used as a placeholder or for specific engraving conventions). Because this is a dedicated Unicode symbol, it can be preferable to drawing a custom glyph when youโre writing, labeling, or composing content in environments that support the character. Its main value is consistency: the same symbol can be shared across documents, webpages, and apps that render U+1D159.
What is ๐ called?
๐ is โMusical Symbol Null Noteheadโ in Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ ?
Its Unicode code point is U+1D159.
How can I copy ๐ into my document?
Copy the character directly (๐ ) or use the HTML entity 𝅙 in HTML.
Will ๐ display correctly everywhere?
It depends on whether the font or platform youโre using supports U+1D159. If itโs missing, the symbol may not render as expected.