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〽️ Part Alternation Mark Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The Part Alternation Mark (〽️) — a Japanese musical notation symbol that marks the beginning of a song in traditional Japanese music scores. Most people outside Japan have no idea what this is and use it as a wavy line or decorative element. It occasionally gets mistaken for a chart line going up, which has led to accidental stock market commentary. One of the most misunderstood emoji in the entire set.
When to Use
Use for music, karaoke, or Japanese cultural references.
Example Usage
- “Karaoke time 〽️”
- “Music notation 〽️”
- “Sing along 〽️”
Popular Combinations
〽️🎤
Karaoke
〽️🎵
Music lyrics
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Japanese music
How Part Alternation Mark looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 〽️ mean in a text message?▼
The Part Alternation Mark (〽️) — a Japanese musical notation symbol that marks the beginning of a song in traditional Japanese music scores. Most people outside Japan have no idea what this is and use it as a wavy line or decorative element. It occasionally gets mistaken for a chart line going up, which has led to accidental stock market commentary. One of the most misunderstood emoji in the entire set. Use for music, karaoke, or Japanese cultural references. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for 〽️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Part Alternation Mark emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret 〽️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so 〽️ would be read aloud as "Part Alternation Mark." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for 〽️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:part_alternation_mark:` to insert the Part Alternation Mark emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+303d-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:part_alternation_mark:Keywords
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When to Use 〽️ Part Alternation Mark
Use for music, karaoke, or Japanese cultural references.
- •Send 〽️ when you want to express or reference "part alternation mark" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 〽️ in conversations about graph or presentation to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 〽️ Part Alternation Mark on social media posts, stories, or comments related to part alternation mark
- •Combine 〽️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about graph, presentation, stats
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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