Musical Symbol Sixteenth Note Symbol
๐ ก (Musical Sixteenth Note) is a Unicode music symbol representing a sixteenth-note duration.
U+1D161
The character ๐ ก is Unicodeโs Musical Sixteenth Note. Itโs commonly used when you want to represent rhythm and note timing in text.
Musical Symbol Sixteenth Note Symbol Meaning
๐ ก is the Unicode character named โMUSICAL SYMBOL SIXTEENTH NOTEโ (U+1D161). In musical notation, a sixteenth note is a note value typically divided into shorter beats; it indicates rhythmic timing within a measure. In plain text, ๐ ก functions as a compact way to reference that musical duration without writing full notation staff lines. Use it in captions, music-related UI labels, learning materials, or messaging where you want a consistent visual symbol rather than spelling out โsixteenth noteโ every time. Its meaning is primarily visual and contextual: readers interpret it as a sixteenth-note symbol.
Common uses
- โขLabeling a rhythm or counting step in music learning notes
- โขCreating music-themed UI text (e.g., practice mode options like โSixteenth Noteโ)
- โขWriting quick song or pattern summaries in plain text
- โขAnnotating tempo/rhythm instructions in rehearsal notes or docs
- โขSocial posts or graphics captions referencing a rhythmic section
Examples
๐ ก Musical Sixteenth Note
- ๐ กCount: 1 e & a ๐ ก
- ๐ กPractice: tap ๐ ก notes at a steady tempo.
- ๐ กSection marked with ๐ ก for the fast passage.
- ๐ กTry substituting ๐ ก for the last two beats.
- ๐ กRhythm grid: ๐ ก ๐ ก ๐ ก ๐ ก
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D161 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝅘𝅥𝅯 | |
| HTML Code | 𝅘𝅥𝅯 | |
| CSS | \1D161 | |
| Decimal | 119137 |
How to type Musical Symbol Sixteenth Note Symbol (๐ ก)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D161 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 1d161, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ ก 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 Sixteenth Note symbol mean?
๐ ก is the Unicode character named โMUSICAL SYMBOL SIXTEENTH NOTEโ (U+1D161). In musical notation, a sixteenth note is a note value typically divided into shorter beats; it indicates rhythmic timing within a measure. In plain text, ๐ ก functions as a compact way to reference that musical duration without writing full notation staff lines. Use it in captions, music-related UI labels, learning materials, or messaging where you want a consistent visual symbol rather than spelling out โsixteenth noteโ every time. Its meaning is primarily visual and contextual: readers interpret it as a sixteenth-note symbol.
What is ๐ ก called in Unicode?
Its Unicode name is โMUSICAL SYMBOL SIXTEENTH NOTEโ (code point U+1D161).
How can I copy ๐ ก into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𝅘𝅥𝅯
What code point is ๐ ก?
It is U+1D161.
Where is ๐ ก useful?
Itโs helpful in music-related text for labeling rhythms, annotating practice materials, and referencing sixteenth-note timing in captions or documentation.