Musical Symbol X Notehead Symbol
๐ is the Musical Symbol X Notehead character for representing an โXโ notehead in music notation.
U+1D143
๐ (MUSICAL SYMBOL X NOTEHEAD) is a Unicode music symbol used in text contexts. It helps when you need a clear notehead glyph without switching to full notation software. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Musical Symbol X Notehead Symbol Meaning
The character ๐ is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL X NOTEHEADโ and is commonly used to indicate an X-shaped notehead in music notation text. In practice, it may appear in educational materials, simplified transcriptions, or digital mockups where a full music font or notation engine isnโt available. Because itโs a dedicated Unicode symbol, it can be easier to place and style in documents, chat, and UI text than drawing your own shapes. Itโs best suited for scenarios that specifically need an X notehead glyph rather than general musical icons.
Common uses
- โขLabeling notehead types in music teaching notes and handouts
- โขCreating quick, text-based rhythm or notation mockups in apps
- โขDesigning UI elements or icons for music notation tools
- โขFormatting plain-text scores in forums, docs, or comments
- โขAnnotating worksheets that distinguish notehead styles
Examples
๐ Musical Symbol X Notehead
- ๐ Use ๐ to mark an X notehead in this exercise.
- ๐ The percussion part shows ๐ on beats 2 and 4.
- ๐ Place ๐ above the staff line in the diagram.
- ๐ In this simplified notation, ๐ indicates a special notehead.
- ๐ Legend: ๐ = X notehead.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D143 | |
| HTML Entity | 𝅃 | |
| HTML Code | 𝅃 | |
| CSS | \1D143 | |
| Decimal | 119107 |
How to type Musical Symbol X Notehead Symbol (๐ )
On Windows
In Word, type 1D143 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 1d143, 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 X Notehead symbol mean?
The character ๐ is named โMUSICAL SYMBOL X NOTEHEADโ and is commonly used to indicate an X-shaped notehead in music notation text. In practice, it may appear in educational materials, simplified transcriptions, or digital mockups where a full music font or notation engine isnโt available. Because itโs a dedicated Unicode symbol, it can be easier to place and style in documents, chat, and UI text than drawing your own shapes. Itโs best suited for scenarios that specifically need an X notehead glyph rather than general musical icons.
What is the Unicode character for ๐ ?
๐ is U+1D143, with Unicode name โMUSICAL SYMBOL X NOTEHEADโ.
How can I copy ๐ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity 𝅃.
What CSS escape should I use for this symbol?
Use the CSS escape \\1D143.
How do I include ๐ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape \\u{1D143}.