𝇢 Kiev Whole Note
U+1D1E2𝇢Meaning & Explanation
This peculiar round shape with a vertical stem belongs to an older system of musical notation known as Kiev chant notation, which was historically used in Eastern Orthodox churches. Musicians studying Byzantine traditions rarely encounter it today, but archivists and scholars keep it alive when digitizing ancient hymnals or reconstructing medieval melodies. It looks somewhat like a modern whole note, yet its specific curvature carries centuries of liturgical rhythm that standard Western staff music simply cannot replicate.
Usage Examples
"𝇢 represents a long note in Kiev notation."
"This chant uses the 𝇢 symbol."
"The Kiev whole note 𝇢 has a unique shape."
Technical Info
U+1D1E2𝇢\1d1e2\u{1d1e2}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-musical-symbol-kievan-whole-note">𝇢</span> <!-- Unicode: U+1D1E2 --> <!-- Name: Kiev Whole Note -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 1D1E2Type 1D1E2 then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 1D1E2, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
𝇢
CSS Escape Code
content: "\1d1e2";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x1D1E2)
Quick Actions
𝇢Meaning & Explanation
This peculiar round shape with a vertical stem belongs to an older system of musical notation known as Kiev chant notation, which was historically used in Eastern Orthodox churches. Musicians studying Byzantine traditions rarely encounter it today, but archivists and scholars keep it alive when digitizing ancient hymnals or reconstructing medieval melodies. It looks somewhat like a modern whole note, yet its specific curvature carries centuries of liturgical rhythm that standard Western staff music simply cannot replicate.
Usage Examples
"𝇢 represents a long note in Kiev notation."
"This chant uses the 𝇢 symbol."
"The Kiev whole note 𝇢 has a unique shape."
How do I copy the Kiev Whole Note symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy 𝇢 to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Kiev Whole Note have?
The Unicode code point for Kiev Whole Note isU+1D1E2. For HTML use 𝇢, for CSS use \1d1e2.
What block does Kiev Whole Note belong to?
Kiev Whole Note belongs to the Unicode block.
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