U+1D096 "𝂖" Byzantine Musical Symbol Trigorgon Unicode Character
U+1D096 "𝂖" Byzantine Musical Symbol Trigorgon is a notation used in Byzantine chant notation to indicate a specific melodic ornament or group of three notes performed in a rapid, descending sequence. Representing a "triple gorgon" or rapid three-note pattern, it functions as a neume that directs singers to execute a quick, often virtuosic flourish within the liturgical music of the Eastern Orthodox tradition. This symbol is part of the 256 character Byzantine Musical Symbols block in Unicode, encoded for digital representation of medieval and modern Byzantine chant manuscripts. Its precise execution can vary by tradition, but it fundamentally serves to enrich the melodic line with a characteristic, ornate gesture that is integral to the distinctive sound of Byzantine liturgical music.