Music Articulations Symbols List
Use this table to identify, copy and reference music articulations symbols by name and Unicode code point.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ ป | Combining Accent | U+1D17B |
| ๐ ผ | Combining Staccato | U+1D17C |
| ๐ ฝ | Combining Tenuto | U+1D17D |
| ๐ พ | Combining Staccatissimo | U+1D17E |
| ๐ ฟ | Combining Marcato | U+1D17F |
| ๐ | Combining Marcato-Staccato | U+1D180 |
| ๐ | Combining Accent-Staccato | U+1D181 |
| ๐ | Combining Loure | U+1D182 |
| ๐ช | Combining Down Bow | U+1D1AA |
| ๐ซ | Combining Up Bow | U+1D1AB |
| ๐ฌ | Combining Harmonic | U+1D1AC |
| ๐ญ | Combining Snap Pizzicato | U+1D1AD |
| ๐ฎ | Pedal Mark | U+1D1AE |
| ๐ฏ | Pedal Up Mark | U+1D1AF |
| ๐ฐ | Half Pedal Mark | U+1D1B0 |
| ๐ฑ | Glissando Up | U+1D1B1 |
| ๐ฒ | Glissando Down | U+1D1B2 |
| ๐ณ | With Fingernails | U+1D1B3 |
| ๐ด | Damp | U+1D1B4 |
| ๐ต | Damp All | U+1D1B5 |
| ๐ | Combining Up Bow | U+1D1D5 |
| ๐ | Combining Down Bow | U+1D1D6 |
Articulation symbols and meanings
Accent marks emphasize a note, staccato makes it short and detached, tenuto gives it full value, and marcato adds a stronger attack. String and piano notation use additional playing-technique symbols.
Using articulation signs
Many articulation symbols are combining Unicode marks. They may need music notation software or specialist font support for precise placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an accent symbol in music?
An accent symbol tells the performer to emphasize the note.
What does staccato mean?
Staccato means the note should be played short and detached.
What does tenuto mean?
Tenuto means the note should be held for its full value or given slight emphasis.