Quarter Note Symbol
The ♩ symbol represents a quarter note in written music notation.
U+2669
The ♩ symbol is commonly used to represent a quarter note in text-based music contexts. It’s useful for captions, instructions, and interfaces where musical timing needs to be shown quickly. You can copy it directly or insert it via Unicode in HTML and code.
Quarter Note Symbol Meaning
♩ is the Unicode character named “QUARTER NOTE” (U+2669). In music notation, a quarter note is a rhythmic value that typically lasts one quarter of a whole note (the exact beat it occupies depends on the time signature and tempo). Outside of formal staff notation, the symbol is often used in plain-text writing to indicate rhythm, timing, or beat counting. Designers and developers may also use it as a visual cue in music-related UI elements, labels, and annotations. Because it’s a single character, it works well in captions, short instructions, and programming contexts where you want a consistent glyph.
Common uses
- •Labeling beats or counts in a rhythm exercise caption
- •Annotating simple rhythm patterns in short text notes
- •Using as a visual icon in music app buttons or UI headings
- •Writing lightweight sheet-music style notes in documentation or posts
- •Indicating note duration in tutorials and instructional graphics
Examples
♩ Quarter Note Symbol
- ♩Play ♩ for one beat in 4/4 time.
- ♩Count: 1 (♩), 2 (♩), 3 (♩), 4 (♩).
- ♩This section repeats: ♩ ♩ ♪ ♩ (with slight accents).
- ♩Tempo guide: hold the ♩ steady, then switch on the next bar.
- ♩In the lesson, the melody starts with two ♩ values.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2669 | |
| HTML Entity | ♩ | |
| HTML Code | ♩ | |
| CSS | \2669 |
FAQ
What does ♩ mean in music?
♩ is the “quarter note” symbol. It indicates a rhythmic duration that typically equals one quarter of a whole note, depending on the time signature.
How can I copy and paste the quarter note symbol?
Copy the character ♩ from this page and paste it into your document, website, or design tool.
What is the Unicode code point for ♩?
The Unicode code point for ♩ is U+2669.
How do I use ♩ in HTML or code?
Use the HTML entity ♩ in HTML. In CSS you can use \\2669, and in JavaScript you can use \\u{2669}.