๐ถ Musical Notes emoji meaning
๐ถ means music is playing, someone is singing or humming, or a message is meant to be read as song lyrics. Apple shows three glossy black musical notes at different heights.
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What ๐ถ means
The tone is light and cheerful. People wrap lyrics in ๐ถ to show they are singing, add it to posts about songs, concerts or playlists, or use it to show a happy, carefree mood, like humming while doing chores. It works the same as ๐ต but feels a bit fuller, like a whole tune. It is common for Bollywood songs and Antakshari games in Indian chats, and for karaoke and videoke nights in the Philippines. It can also be playful when someone sings a teasing line, like "I told you so."
In texting
Putting ๐ถ before and after words tells you the person is singing them. It often signals a good mood.
On Instagram and TikTok
It marks a caption as song lyrics or shows that the post has music. It is also used on dance and cover videos.
Sarcastic use
People sing a teasing line with ๐ถ to mock or gloat, like humming "someone was wrong." It reads as playful, not harsh.
๐ถ How people use it
- Quoting song lyrics
- Sharing a song or playlist
- Showing a happy humming mood
- Talking about karaoke or a concert
Example messages
๐ถ tum hi ho ๐ถ on repeat all day
videoke later? ๐ค๐ถ
this song is stuck in my head ๐ถ
๐ถ happy birthday to youuu ๐ถ
Common ๐ถ combinations
- ๐ค๐ถSinging, karaoke or videoke
- ๐๐ถDancing to music
- ๐ง๐ถListening to music with headphones
๐ถ vs similar emojis
| ๐ถ vs ๐ต | ๐ต is a single musical note used the same way, while ๐ถ shows several notes and suggests a longer melody. |
|---|---|
| ๐ถ vs ๐ผ | ๐ผ is a musical score and points to sheet music, composing or classical music. |
| ๐ถ vs ๐ค | ๐ค is a microphone and focuses on singing or performing, while ๐ถ is about the music itself. |
Emoji details
| Name | musical notes |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+1F3B6 |
| Category | Objects |
| Keywords | music, musical, note, notes, sound |
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FAQ
What does the ๐ถ musical notes emoji mean?
๐ถ means music is playing, someone is singing or humming, or a message is meant to be read as song lyrics. Apple shows three glossy black musical notes at different heights.
Why do people put ๐ถ around words?
It shows the words are being sung. Placing ๐ถ on both sides is a common way to quote lyrics in a chat or caption.
Is ๐ถ flirty?
Not on its own. If someone sends you a love song lyric with ๐ถ, the lyric carries the romantic meaning, not the emoji.
What is the difference between ๐ถ and ๐ต?
Very little. Both mean music; ๐ถ shows multiple notes and many people use it for lyrics, while ๐ต is a single note used for a song or sound.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
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