Music Notation Symbols List
Use this table to identify, copy and reference music notation symbols by name and Unicode code point.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| π | Single Barline | U+1D100 |
| π | Double Barline | U+1D101 |
| π | Final Barline | U+1D102 |
| π | Reverse Final Barline | U+1D103 |
| π | Dashed Barline | U+1D104 |
| π | Short Barline | U+1D105 |
| π¦ | Hauptstimme | U+1D1A6 |
| π§ | Nebenstimme | U+1D1A7 |
| π© | Degree Slash | U+1D1A9 |
| π | Fermata Above | U+1D1C0 |
| π | Fermata Below | U+1D1C1 |
| π | Breath Mark | U+1D1C2 |
| π | Caesura | U+1D1C3 |
| π | Brace | U+1D1C4 |
| π | Bracket | U+1D1C5 |
| π | One-Line Staff | U+1D1C6 |
| π | Two-Line Staff | U+1D1C7 |
| π | Three-Line Staff | U+1D1C8 |
| π | Four-Line Staff | U+1D1C9 |
| π | Five-Line Staff | U+1D1CA |
| π | Six-Line Staff | U+1D1CB |
| π | Kievan End Of Piece | U+1D1CD |
| π | Kievan Recitative Mark | U+1D1CF |
Sheet music symbols and names
Notation signs help performers understand structure, phrasing and layout. Barlines divide measures, final barlines mark endings, braces and brackets group staves, and fermatas extend notes or rests.
Music score symbols
Some score symbols are visible layout marks rather than sounds. They are still important for reading and interpreting sheet music accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are music notation symbols?
Music notation symbols are signs used in written music to show pitch, rhythm, structure, expression and performance instructions.
What is a fermata symbol?
A fermata tells the performer to hold a note or rest longer than its written value.
What is a staff symbol?
A staff symbol represents the lines on which notes and other notation marks are placed.