Musical Symbol Square Notehead Black Symbol
๐ (U+1D147) is a black square notehead used in musical notation.
U+1D147
โ๐ โ is a Unicode character from the Music block. It represents a black square notehead, commonly used when a score needs square noteheads. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML escapes in code.
Musical Symbol Square Notehead Black Symbol Meaning
๐ is the Unicode โMUSICAL SYMBOL SQUARE NOTEHEAD BLACKโ (U+1D147). In music notation, a square notehead is often used to indicate a specific performance practice or to visually distinguish a note from standard round noteheads. Because itโs a dedicated musical glyph, itโs useful when you want text-based notation elements without relying on images. In practical terms, youโll typically see it in digital manuscripts, rehearsal notes, or UI mockups where a square notehead conveys meaning at a glance.
Common uses
- โขAdding square notehead symbols to digital sheet-music notes in plain text
- โขDesigning rehearsal or practice materials that reference specific notation features
- โขCreating typographic music UI labels (e.g., โsquare noteheadโ indicators)
- โขBuilding educational content about music symbols using Unicode characters
- โขUsing the symbol in web or app interfaces that support Unicode musical glyphs
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol Square Notehead Black
- ๐ Play the passage with the square notehead ๐ on the highlighted rhythm.
- ๐ Square notehead example: ๐ appears in measure 3, beat 2.
- ๐ In this exercise, replace the round head with ๐ for accented notes.
- ๐ Reference symbol: ๐ (U+1D147).
- ๐ The app displays ๐ for square noteheads in the notation legend.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D147 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝅇 | |
| HTML Code | 𝅇 | |
| CSS | \1D147 |
FAQ
What does the Musical Symbol Square Notehead Black symbol mean?
๐ is the Unicode โMUSICAL SYMBOL SQUARE NOTEHEAD BLACKโ (U+1D147). In music notation, a square notehead is often used to indicate a specific performance practice or to visually distinguish a note from standard round noteheads. Because itโs a dedicated musical glyph, itโs useful when you want text-based notation elements without relying on images. In practical terms, youโll typically see it in digital manuscripts, rehearsal notes, or UI mockups where a square notehead conveys meaning at a glance.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ ?
The symbol ๐ is Unicode U+1D147 (MUSICAL SYMBOL SQUARE NOTEHEAD BLACK).
How can I copy ๐ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𝅇.
Will ๐ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support. Many modern Unicode-capable fonts handle musical symbols, but if it doesnโt render, try a different font.
Can I use JavaScript to insert ๐ by code point?
Yes. You can use \\u{1D147} in JavaScript (Unicode escape).