Part Alternation Mark 〽
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A part alternation mark — the Japanese musical/theatrical notation symbol that indicates the beginning of a new section, a change of speaker, or a point where alternating parts interchange in traditional Japanese performing arts such as rakugo, nagauta, and other traditional narrative and musical forms. This specialized mark appears in written scores and scripts for traditional Japanese arts, marking transitions between different narrative voices or musical sections.

Used for traditional Japanese performing arts discussions, cultural content about Japanese theatrical and musical notation, and as a decorative element evoking traditional Japanese aesthetic sensibility.