Quarter Note

A symbol from the Music Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ♩
Unicode: U+2669
HTML entity: ♩
Category: Music Symbols

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1 of 42 in the music symbols collection

About the quarter note symbol

Representing a single beat of sound, the quarter note is a rhythmic symbol frequently used in musical notation. It is pronounced as a crotchet in some regions and appears visually as a solid oval note head attached to a straight vertical stem. While categorized within the miscellaneous symbols block, its primary function is to denote duration in a musical score.

Beyond formal sheet music, this character appears across social media and digital messaging to indicate that a user is listening to music or to highlight song lyrics. It is also commonly found in literature and instructional manuals to represent timing or steady beats. In typography and graphic design, the symbol serves as a decorative element for concert posters, music-themed signage, and various educational materials.

How to type Quarter Note

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 2669 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2669.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.