Music Accidentals Symbols List
Use this table to identify, copy and reference music accidentals symbols by name and Unicode code point.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| ♭ | Music Flat Sign | U+266D |
| ♮ | Music Natural Sign | U+266E |
| ♯ | Music Sharp Sign | U+266F |
| 𝄪 | Double Sharp | U+1D12A |
| 𝄫 | Double Flat | U+1D12B |
| 𝄬 | Flat Up | U+1D12C |
| 𝄭 | Flat Down | U+1D12D |
| 𝄮 | Natural Up | U+1D12E |
| 𝄯 | Natural Down | U+1D12F |
| 𝄰 | Sharp Up | U+1D130 |
| 𝄱 | Sharp Down | U+1D131 |
| 𝄲 | Quarter Tone Sharp | U+1D132 |
| 𝄳 | Quarter Tone Flat | U+1D133 |
| 𝇔 | Kievan Flat Sign | U+1D1D4 |
Sharp, flat and natural meanings
The sharp symbol in music raises a note by a semitone. The flat symbol lowers a note by a semitone. The natural music symbol cancels a previous sharp or flat and returns the pitch to its natural form.
Accidental symbols for copy and paste
The common sharp, flat and natural signs are widely supported text symbols. Microtonal and specialist accidental signs may need a dedicated notation font.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sharp symbol in music?
The sharp symbol is ♯. It raises a pitch by one semitone.
What is the flat music symbol?
The flat music symbol is ♭. It lowers a pitch by one semitone.
What does the natural music symbol do?
The natural symbol ♮ cancels a sharp or flat applied earlier in the measure or key signature.