Musical Symbol Tempus Perfectum Cum Prolatione Perfecta Symbol
๐ is a medieval music notation sign: โtempus perfectum cum prolatione perfecta.โ
U+1D1C7
๐ (Unicode U+1D1C7) is a specialized musical notation symbol used in medieval-style rhythmic notation. It represents a specific tempus and prolation pairing. This page helps you copy the character and use it correctly in text and digital layouts.
Musical Symbol Tempus Perfectum Cum Prolatione Perfecta Symbol Meaning
The symbol ๐ is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL TEMPUS PERFECTUM CUM PROLATIONE PERFECTA.โ In medieval mensural music notation, it indicates a rhythmic framework defined by two related concepts: tempus (the tactus-level time relationship) and prolation (the subdivision level). โPerfectumโ typically refers to a three-part organization at the relevant level, while the phrase โcum prolatione perfectaโ specifies that the prolation is also perfect. Because this character is specialized, itโs most often encountered in scholarly transcriptions, annotated editions, or typography intended to represent mensural notation accurately.
Common uses
- โขCopying into digital scores, text transcriptions, or scholarly notes about mensural rhythm
- โขUsing as a notation glyph in educational materials on medieval music theory
- โขTyping the symbol in Unicode-aware documents where a faithful representation is needed
- โขIncluding the character in musicological web pages, blogs, or captions discussing mensuration
- โขRendering the symbol in music notation layouts that support U+1D1C7
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol Tempus Perfectum Cum Prolatione Perfecta
- ๐Tempus perfectum cum prolatione perfecta is shown with ๐.
- ๐In the transcription, ๐ marks the mensuration sign for the section.
- ๐The editor labels this passage as having ๐.
- ๐Notice that ๐ appears at the start of the rhythmic grid.
- ๐For this demonstration, we use the symbol ๐ in the heading.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D1C7 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝇇 | |
| HTML Code | 𝇇 | |
| CSS | \1D1C7 |
FAQ
What does the Musical Symbol Tempus Perfectum Cum Prolatione Perfecta symbol mean?
The symbol ๐ is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL TEMPUS PERFECTUM CUM PROLATIONE PERFECTA.โ In medieval mensural music notation, it indicates a rhythmic framework defined by two related concepts: tempus (the tactus-level time relationship) and prolation (the subdivision level). โPerfectumโ typically refers to a three-part organization at the relevant level, while the phrase โcum prolatione perfectaโ specifies that the prolation is also perfect. Because this character is specialized, itโs most often encountered in scholarly transcriptions, annotated editions, or typography intended to represent mensural notation accurately.
What Unicode character is ๐?
๐ is Unicode U+1D1C7 (HTML entity: 𝇇).
How do I copy ๐ reliably?
Use the character directly (๐) or copy the HTML entity (𝇇) / code point reference (U+1D1C7) to avoid font or encoding issues.
Where is ๐ used in music notation?
Itโs used to represent the mensuration/rhythmic framework โtempus perfectum cum prolatione perfectaโ in medieval-style rhythmic notation.
Will ๐ display correctly in all fonts?
Not necessarily. As a specialized Unicode symbol, its appearance depends on whether your font supports U+1D1C7.