Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1D113 then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence โ emoji picker is the reliable option.
A symbol from the Music Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
Download Musical Symbol Caesura as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
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15 of 42 in the music symbols collection
This character represents a pause in a musical score, known as a caesura. It is often referred to informally as railroad tracks due to its appearance as two slanted, parallel vertical lines. In musical notation, it indicates a brief, silent break or a complete stop in the rhythm, where the performer or conductor pauses the meter before resuming the piece.
Commonly found in the Musical Symbols block, this sign is strictly utilized within formal music theory and sheet music composition. It serves as a structural marker to signal a structural break in a performance or to create dramatic tension between phrases. Beyond professional engraving and educational materials for music students, this symbol sees very rare use in general digital communication or standard typography.
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system โ derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
Multi-codepoint sequence โ emoji picker is the reliable option.
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๐ musical symbol caesura lives inside the Musical Symbols Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Musical Symbols โ
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