Music Time & Tempo Symbols List
Use this table to identify, copy and reference music time & tempo symbols by name and Unicode code point.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ด | Common Time | U+1D134 |
| ๐ต | Cut Time | U+1D135 |
| ๐ถ | Ottava Alta | U+1D136 |
| ๐ท | Ottava Bassa | U+1D137 |
| ๐ธ | Quindicesima Alta | U+1D138 |
| ๐น | Quindicesima Bassa | U+1D139 |
| ๐ | Left Repeat Sign | U+1D106 |
| ๐ | Right Repeat Sign | U+1D107 |
| ๐ | Repeat Dots | U+1D108 |
| ๐ | Dal Segno | U+1D109 |
| ๐ | Da Capo | U+1D10A |
| ๐ | Segno | U+1D10B |
| ๐ | Coda | U+1D10C |
| ๐ | Repeated Figure-1 | U+1D10D |
| ๐ | Repeated Figure-2 | U+1D10E |
| ๐ | Repeated Figure-3 | U+1D10F |
| ๐ถ | Maxima | U+1D1B6 |
| ๐ท | Longa | U+1D1B7 |
| ๐ธ | Brevis | U+1D1B8 |
| ๐น | Semibrevis White | U+1D1B9 |
| ๐บ | Semibrevis Black | U+1D1BA |
| ๐น๐ ฅ | Minima | U+1D1BB |
| ๐น๐ ฅ๐ ฎ | Minima Black | U+1D1BC |
| ๐บ๐ ฅ | Semiminima White | U+1D1BD |
| ๐น๐ ฅ๐ ฏ | Fusa White | U+1D1BE |
| ๐บ๐ ฅ๐ ฎ | Fusa Black | U+1D1BF |
Repeat music symbols
Repeat signs tell performers to return to an earlier section. Coda and segno symbols are navigation marks used with directions such as D.S. al Coda or D.C. al Coda.
Common time and cut time
Common time represents 4/4 meter. Cut time represents 2/2 meter and often feels like two larger beats per measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the repeat symbol in music?
Repeat symbols usually appear as repeat barlines with dots, indicating that a section should be played again.
What is the coda music symbol?
The coda symbol marks a special ending section in a score.
What does common time mean?
Common time is another way to write 4/4 meter.