| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎤 | Microphone | Represents audio recording and vocal performance | Objects | U+1F3A4 | :microphone: |
Meaning
The 🎤 microphone emoji symbolizes devices used to capture or amplify sound, commonly linked to singing, public speaking, and recording audio.
Common Uses
- Expressing singing or karaoke activities
- Referring to podcasts, interviews, or radio shows
- Indicating public speaking or presentations
- Highlighting audio recording or music production
Examples
Let's do karaoke tonight 🎤
New podcast episode out! 🎤
Who's ready for the open mic night? 🎤
Related Emojis
- 🎧 Headphones: emphasizes listening rather than speaking or recording.
- 🎼 Musical Score: highlights music composition instead of performance.
- 🎹 Musical Keyboard: relates to playing instruments, not vocal audio.
- 📢 Loudspeaker: focuses on sound amplification and announcements.
Technical Notes
Codepoint: U+1F3A4. Introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010). Appearance varies slightly by platform but generally shows a classic handheld microphone. No skin tone variants available as it is an object.
FAQ
Q: What does the 🎤 emoji mean?
A: It represents microphones used for singing, speaking, or recording.
Q: How is the 🎤 emoji used?
A: Commonly to indicate karaoke, podcasts, speaking events, or music performances.
Q: Does the meaning of the 🎤 emoji change by context?
A: It broadly relates to vocal or audio activities, with nuance depending on surrounding text.