Music Rests Symbols List
Use this table to identify, copy and reference music rests symbols by name and Unicode code point.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| πΊ | Multi Rest | U+1D13A |
| π» | Whole Rest | U+1D13B |
| πΌ | Half Rest | U+1D13C |
| π½ | Quarter Rest | U+1D13D |
| πΎ | Eighth Rest | U+1D13E |
| πΏ | Sixteenth Rest | U+1D13F |
| π | Thirty-Second Rest | U+1D140 |
| π | Sixty-Fourth Rest | U+1D141 |
| π | One Hundred Twenty-Eighth Rest | U+1D142 |
What rest symbols mean
A music rest symbol tells the performer not to play for a specific duration. The rest value usually mirrors the matching note value: a quarter rest equals the silence of a quarter note, and an eighth rest equals the silence of an eighth note.
Using rest symbols in text
You can copy rest symbols for theory notes, worksheets and digital references. Many rest symbols live in the Musical Symbols Unicode block, so they may need specialist font support to render correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the symbol for rest in music?
There is not only one rest symbol. Common rest symbols include whole rest, half rest, quarter rest, eighth rest and sixteenth rest.
What does a quarter rest music symbol mean?
A quarter rest means one beat of silence in common time.
Can music rest symbols be used in text?
Yes. Click a rest symbol, then paste it where Unicode symbols are supported.