Musical Symbol Quarter Rest Symbol
๐ฝ is the musical quarter rest symbol used to notate one quarter of a measure of silence.
U+1D13D
The symbol ๐ฝ is known as the musical quarter rest. Itโs used in sheet music to indicate a silence lasting one quarter noteโs time value. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode/escape formats in your code.
Musical Symbol Quarter Rest Symbol Meaning
๐ฝ (MUSICAL SYMBOL QUARTER REST, U+1D13D) represents a quarter rest in music notation. In practical terms, it tells performers to stay silent for the duration of one quarter note. The โquarterโ part relates to the time value, which depends on the surrounding meter (for example, in common time it typically corresponds to one beat). The symbol is commonly found in scores for rhythms, arrangements, and transcription, especially when a break in sound is clearer than writing surrounding rests or spacing notes by hand. Itโs also used in digital music text to label or describe rhythmic structure.
Common uses
- โขMarking rests in rhythm exercises or drumming charts
- โขLabeling silence durations in musical worksheets and practice sheets
- โขIndicating a pause in songwriting or arrangement notes
- โขAdding notation symbols to digital mockups of sheet music
- โขBuilding music-related UI text (e.g., โquarter restโ callouts)
Examples
๐ฝ Musical Quarter Rest
- ๐ฝCount it out: 1, 2, ๐ฝ, 4.
- ๐ฝAfter the note, hold the beat: ๐ฝ.
- ๐ฝThe phrase contains one quarter rest before the next entry.
- ๐ฝRest duration for this bar: ๐ฝ (one beat in 4/4).
- ๐ฝUse ๐ฝ to show where the player stops sounding.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D13D | |
| HTML Entity | 𝄽 | |
| HTML Code | 𝄽 | |
| CSS | \1D13D | |
| Decimal | 119101 |
How to type Musical Symbol Quarter Rest Symbol (๐ฝ)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D13D 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 1d13d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ฝ 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 is ๐ฝ called?
๐ฝ is the musical symbol quarter rest.
What does the quarter rest mean in notation?
It indicates silence for the duration of a quarter note, depending on the surrounding meter.
How do I copy ๐ฝ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𝄽
What is the Unicode code point for the symbol?
The Unicode code point is U+1D13D.