Metrical Long Over Short Symbol
⏒ (metrical long over short) is a Unicode symbol used to mark duration patterns in metrical notation.
U+23D2
⏒ is the Unicode character named “METRICAL LONG OVER SHORT” (U+23D2). It can help you represent a long-over-short timing or scansion pattern in text.
Metrical Long Over Short Symbol Meaning
⏒ is a technical Unicode character intended for metrical notation, specifically expressing a “long over short” relationship. In contexts where timing, scansion, or rhythmic patterns are written as symbols, this character provides a compact way to show that one duration (long) is placed over another shorter one. It’s most useful when you need consistent, font-friendly notation in documents, captions, or interfaces rather than describing the pattern in words. Because it has a specific Unicode code point (U+23D2), you can reliably copy, search, and render it across systems that support the character.
Common uses
- •Representing long-over-short scansion in poetry or prosody notes
- •Labeling rhythmic or timing layers in educational materials
- •Typing a compact duration mark in scholarly or technical documents
- •Using the symbol in musical/metrical annotations for diagrams and worksheets
- •Adding a precise Unicode character in UI text where formatting matters
Examples
⏒ Metrical Long Over Short Symbol
- ⏒Long over short: ⏒
- ⏒The pattern appears as ⏒ in this line.
- ⏒Mark the stress with ⏒ above the vowel.
- ⏒Use ⏒ to indicate the long-over-short duration relation.
- ⏒Notation key: ⏒ = metrical long over short.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23D2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏒ | |
| HTML Code | ⏒ | |
| CSS | \23D2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9170 | |
| Decimal | 9170 |
How to type Metrical Long Over Short Symbol (⏒)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9170 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23D2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23D2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23d2, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⏒ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Metrical Long Over Short symbol mean?
⏒ is a technical Unicode character intended for metrical notation, specifically expressing a “long over short” relationship. In contexts where timing, scansion, or rhythmic patterns are written as symbols, this character provides a compact way to show that one duration (long) is placed over another shorter one. It’s most useful when you need consistent, font-friendly notation in documents, captions, or interfaces rather than describing the pattern in words. Because it has a specific Unicode code point (U+23D2), you can reliably copy, search, and render it across systems that support the character.
What is the Unicode name of ⏒?
The Unicode name is “METRICAL LONG OVER SHORT”.
What is the code point for ⏒?
It is U+23D2.
How can I paste ⏒ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⏒.
What CSS or JavaScript escape can I use for ⏒?
CSS escape: \\23D2. JavaScript escape: \\u{23D2}.