U+1CD86 "𜶆" Block Octant-2358 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1CD86 "𜶆" Block Octant-2358 is a rare and specialized symbol encoded in the Supplementary Multilingual Plane within the block named "Musical Symbols Ancient and Medieval." This particular code point represents a specific notational mark used in the medieval period for representing musical pitches or rhythmic patterns, often found in early Western plainchant manuscripts. Its inclusion in Unicode preserves a fragment of historical musical notation, allowing scholars and digital archivists to accurately transcribe and reproduce ancient scores for study and performance. Despite its obscure appearance, the character serves a vital role in bridging modern digital text standards with the rich heritage of pre-15th century European music theory.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𜶆 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𜶆 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9C 0xB6 0x86 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD833 0xDD86 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001CD86 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud833\udd86 |
Unicode Properties