𝇨 Kievan flat sign
U+1D1E8𝇨Meaning & Explanation
The Kyiv Flat symbol is primarily used in musical notation to indicate that a note should be lowered by a half step. Despite its name suggesting a connection to Kyiv, Ukraine, it’s actually part of standard Western music theory. You’ll often see it in sheet music for classical, jazz, or pop compositions — sometimes even in digital audio workstations as a visual cue for pitch adjustment. It’s small but mighty; musicians rely on it to communicate subtle tonal shifts that can change the mood or harmony of a piece. Without this symbol, many melodies would lose their intended emotional nuance.
Usage Examples
"In Kievan notation, 𝇨 lowers the pitch by a semitone."
"This Eastern Orthodox chant uses the 𝇨 symbol in its score."
"𝇨 is an important symbol for studying ancient Slavic music."
Technical Info
U+1D1E8𝇨\1d1e8\u{1d1e8}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-musical-symbol-kievan-flat-sign">𝇨</span> <!-- Unicode: U+1D1E8 --> <!-- Name: Kievan flat sign -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 1D1E8Type 1D1E8 then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 1D1E8, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
𝇨
CSS Escape Code
content: "\1d1e8";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x1D1E8)
Quick Actions
𝇨Meaning & Explanation
The Kyiv Flat symbol is primarily used in musical notation to indicate that a note should be lowered by a half step. Despite its name suggesting a connection to Kyiv, Ukraine, it’s actually part of standard Western music theory. You’ll often see it in sheet music for classical, jazz, or pop compositions — sometimes even in digital audio workstations as a visual cue for pitch adjustment. It’s small but mighty; musicians rely on it to communicate subtle tonal shifts that can change the mood or harmony of a piece. Without this symbol, many melodies would lose their intended emotional nuance.
Usage Examples
"In Kievan notation, 𝇨 lowers the pitch by a semitone."
"This Eastern Orthodox chant uses the 𝇨 symbol in its score."
"𝇨 is an important symbol for studying ancient Slavic music."
How do I copy the Kievan flat sign symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy 𝇨 to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Kievan flat sign have?
The Unicode code point for Kievan flat sign isU+1D1E8. For HTML use 𝇨, for CSS use \1d1e8.
What block does Kievan flat sign belong to?
Kievan flat sign belongs to the Unicode block.
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