Music Notation Symbols
Notes, clefs, sharps and flats, and the full staff notation symbols used in written music all have Unicode code points, letting music notation appear in plain text instead of an embedded image.
A few, like the sharp and flat signs, get borrowed constantly outside music entirely, in band names and stylised text. None of these have a Windows Alt code.
Questions
Is there an Alt code for a musical note symbol?
No. Copy the character directly, or use its HTML entity or Unicode value.
What is the difference between the beamed and single eighth note symbols?
They are separate characters. A single eighth note stands alone; the beamed version shows two or more notes connected, matching how they are written in real notation.
Can these symbols represent an actual piece of music?
No. They are individual notation marks, not a system for encoding a full musical score.
What is the difference between a sharp sign and a hash symbol?
They are separate characters. The musical sharp has thinner, evenly spaced vertical lines and a distinct slant, while the hash or number sign is an ordinary punctuation mark.
Is there a character for a musical rest?
Yes, this set includes both a quarter rest and an eighth rest alongside the notes, clefs and accidentals.