U+1D00B "𝀋" Byzantine Musical Symbol Ypokrisis Dipli Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1D00B "𝀋" Byzantine Musical Symbol Ypokrisis Dipli is a specific notation used in the musical tradition of the Byzantine Empire, serving as a neume that likely indicates a particular vocal inflection or phrasing in the chanting of liturgical texts. Its name, derived from the Greek word "ϋπόκρισις" (ypokrisis) meaning "acting" or "delivery," combined with "dipli" suggesting "double" or "twofold," points to a nuanced performative instruction, possibly involving a doubled or emphasized expressive gesture. As part of the Byzantine Musical Symbols block, this character helps preserve the rich, complex system of medieval Eastern Christian chant, where each neume conveys subtle melodic and rhythmic details essential for authentic reenactment. The symbol appears as a distinct graphic mark within the Unicode standard, enabling digital representation and study of this historical musical script.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𝀋 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𝀋 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9D 0x80 0x8B |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD834 0xDC0B |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001D00B |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud834\udc0b |
Unicode Properties