Musical Symbol Turn Symbol
๐ is the Unicode musical symbol turn (U+1D197) used in music notation contexts.
U+1D197
The symbol ๐ is Unicode character U+1D197, named MUSICAL SYMBOL TURN. It can be useful when composing or styling digital music text. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Musical Symbol Turn Symbol Meaning
๐ is the Unicode character โMUSICAL SYMBOL TURNโ (U+1D197). In music notation, a โturnโ is a type of ornament that indicates a specific pattern of notes around a main pitch. In digital typesetting, the character is commonly used to represent that musical instruction when youโre working in text-based music layouts, lyric annotations, rehearsal notes, or score-adjacent content. Designers and developers may also use it as a dedicated typographic symbol in custom fonts or notation UI, where matching the exact Unicode character helps preserve rendering across platforms that support it.
Common uses
- โขLabeling ornaments in plain-text music notes or rehearsal directions
- โขAdding turn markings in text-based score annotations
- โขUsing the symbol in music-themed typography and design mockups
- โขRepresenting the โturnโ ornament in educational or explanatory content
- โขEmbedding the character in HTML/CSS/JS for consistent Unicode rendering
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol Turn (U+1D197)
- ๐Play ๐ as a turn ornament on the highlighted note.
- ๐Notice how ๐ modifies the pitch before resolving.
- ๐In measure 4, the melody includes ๐ for added decoration.
- ๐The rehearsal note reads: โHold, then perform ๐.โ
- ๐We used ๐ in the caption to indicate the ornament type.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D197 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝆗 | |
| HTML Code | 𝆗 | |
| CSS | \1D197 | |
| Decimal | 119191 |
How to type Musical Symbol Turn Symbol (๐)
On Windows
In Word, type 1D197 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 1d197, 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 Turn symbol mean?
๐ is the Unicode character โMUSICAL SYMBOL TURNโ (U+1D197). In music notation, a โturnโ is a type of ornament that indicates a specific pattern of notes around a main pitch. In digital typesetting, the character is commonly used to represent that musical instruction when youโre working in text-based music layouts, lyric annotations, rehearsal notes, or score-adjacent content. Designers and developers may also use it as a dedicated typographic symbol in custom fonts or notation UI, where matching the exact Unicode character helps preserve rendering across platforms that support it.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐?
๐ has Unicode code point U+1D197 (named โMUSICAL SYMBOL TURNโ).
How can I copy ๐ for use in text or design tools?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided escapes in code (HTML, CSS, or JavaScript) for reliable insertion.
Will ๐ render correctly on all devices?
It depends on whether the userโs font supports U+1D197. If the font lacks support, the symbol may not display as intended.
What are the common ways developers insert ๐ in code?
Common options include HTML entity 𝆗, CSS escape \\1D197, or JavaScript escape \\u{1D197}.