U+1D203 "𝈃" Greek Vocal Notation Symbol-4 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
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U+1D203 "𝈃" Greek Vocal Notation Symbol-4 is a specialized symbol used in the ancient Greek musical notation system known as vocal or "vocalic" notation, which predates the more common alphabetical system. This particular symbol represents a specific pitch or melodic interval within a scale, functioning as a type of neume to guide singers in performing ancient Greek music, typically from texts dating to the Hellenistic or Roman periods. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard under the "Ancient Greek Musical Notation" block allows modern digital preservation and scholarly analysis of these rare musical manuscripts, ensuring that the subtle nuances of ancient melodic traditions remain accessible for study.
General Properties
Code Point
U+1D203
Name
Greek Vocal Notation Symbol-4
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
𝈃
HTML Hex Encoding
𝈃
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x9D 0x88 0x83
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD834 0xDE03
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001D203
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud834\ude03
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Greek