〽️ Part Alternation Mark Emoji
Technical Details
Name
Part Alternation Mark
Short Name
:part_alternation_mark:
Unicode
U+303D
U+FE0F
Unicode Version
1.0Release Year
2010
Category
SymbolsSubcategory
Other SymbolPlatform Support
Apple Google Twitter Facebook
Has Skin Tones
No
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SVG Code
<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <text x="64" y="64" font-size="96" text-anchor="middle" dominant-baseline="middle" font-family="serif" >〽️</text> </svg>
Emoji Meaning
Meaning
A symbol visually represented as a small, stylized, broken circle with two short, diagonal lines intersecting it, typically in black or dark gray. The PART ALTERNATION MARK is officially designated for use in musical scores to indicate a change in key or time signature. It is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block in Unicode.
Common Uses
- Indicating a change in musical key or time signature: 'The song transitions from C major to G major at the 〽️ mark.'
- Used in technical contexts to denote a change or alternation: 'Please note the 〽️ in the code where the function changes.'
- Occasionally used in informal contexts to signify a change or transition: 'After the 〽️, we'll switch to a different topic.'
Example Sentences
- In the score, the 〽️ indicates the shift from 4/4 to 3/4 time.
- The meeting agenda will cover project updates until the 〽️, then move on to budget discussions.
- We've reached a 〽️ in our journey, time to explore new horizons!