Musical Symbol Semibrevis Rest Symbol
๐ denotes a semibrevis rest in musical notation.
U+1D1C4
The symbol ๐ (U+1D1C4) is a dedicated Unicode musical character for a semibrevis rest. Itโs useful when you want notation-like text in documents, UI labels, or digital scores.
Musical Symbol Semibrevis Rest Symbol Meaning
The musical symbol semibrevis rest (๐) represents a period of silence corresponding to the โsemibrevisโ rest in musical notation. In practice, itโs used as a compact, typographic way to communicate rests in text-based music descriptions, educational materials, or notation rendered as Unicode characters. Because notation conventions can vary by style and font support, the symbol is best used when you specifically need this semibrevis-rest glyph rather than a generic rest or pause. When formatting text, pay attention to font availability to ensure the character displays correctly across devices.
Common uses
- โขLabeling exercises or worksheets that teach historic/rest durations
- โขWriting plain-text music summaries where notation needs to be legible
- โขDesigning UI components for rhythm or notation tutorials
- โขIncluding semibrevis rest symbols in HTML/Markdown documents
- โขUsing Unicode notation characters in chat, posts, or educational notes
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol Semibrevis Rest
- ๐โStart with ๐, then play the following phrase.โ
- ๐โMeasure 1: ๐, followed by a quarter note.โ
- ๐โThis bar contains a semibrevis rest: ๐.โ
- ๐โUse ๐ to indicate silence for the semibrevis duration.โ
- ๐โIn the lesson, compare ๐ with other rest lengths.โ
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D1C4 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝇄 | |
| HTML Code | 𝇄 | |
| CSS | \1D1C4 | |
| Decimal | 119236 |
How to type Musical Symbol Semibrevis Rest Symbol (๐)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D1C4 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 1d1c4, 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 Semibrevis Rest symbol mean?
The musical symbol semibrevis rest (๐) represents a period of silence corresponding to the โsemibrevisโ rest in musical notation. In practice, itโs used as a compact, typographic way to communicate rests in text-based music descriptions, educational materials, or notation rendered as Unicode characters. Because notation conventions can vary by style and font support, the symbol is best used when you specifically need this semibrevis-rest glyph rather than a generic rest or pause. When formatting text, pay attention to font availability to ensure the character displays correctly across devices.
What is ๐ called?
๐ is the musical symbol semibrevis rest.
What Unicode code point is used for ๐?
The Unicode code point for ๐ is U+1D1C4.
How can I copy ๐ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𝇄.
Will ๐ always display correctly on every device?
Not always. Display depends on font support for the Unicode character; if the font lacks the glyph, the symbol may not render as expected.