🪈Flute emoji
Objects · Emoji 15.0

🪈Flute Emoji

Generally, the flute emoji just means a flute. People use it to represent the instrument itself, or to talk about music and melodies.

The 🪈 emoji is the flute emoji.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1FA88
Released
2022
Shortcode
:flute:
Skin tones
No

⚠️ Added in Emoji 15.0. On phones older than iOS 17 / Android 14 it arrives as an empty box — the character exists, the artwork does not.

🪈
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🪈 Flute emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the flute emoji just means a flute. People use it to represent the instrument itself, or to talk about music and melodies. It's not usually about anything deeper than that. 🪈 sits in music emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in object emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🪈 emoji is the flute emoji. It represents the musical instrument itself, and can also symbolize music, melody, or simply a beautiful, airy feeling. People use it when talking about music, concerts, or anything that feels light and joyful. You might see it when someone is enjoying a relaxing moment, or when sharing a favorite piece of classical music.
Also known as

People search for it under a lot of different names. All of these point at the same character.

band emojifife emojiflautist emojiinstrument emojimarching emojimusic emojiorchestra emojipiccolo emojipipe emojirecorder emojiwoodwind emoji
02 — Platforms

Flute emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character you send is always U+1FA88. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 9.

Flute emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Flute emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Flute emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Flute emoji on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook, Messenger
Flute emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Flute emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Flute emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Flute emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Flute emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Flute emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :flute:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the flute, code point U+1FA88.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🪈 Flute emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “flute”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “flute”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flute: and it converts to 🪈 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🪈, in CSS \1FA88, in JavaScript \u{1FA88}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
05 — Download

Flute emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the flute as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 9 of them.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Flute emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Flute emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Flute emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Flute emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Flute emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Flute emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Flute emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Flute emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Flute emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Flute emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around flute for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool flute combos
Flex flute combos
Aesthetic flute combos
Cute flute combos
Dark flute combos
Party flute combos
Love flute combos
Mood flute combos
Unhinged flute combos
Soft flute combos
Late night flute combos
Summer flute combos
Gaming flute combos
Y2K flute combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with 🪈, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — Emoji Kitchen

Flute Emoji Kitchen stickers

Mixed with other emojis by Google's Kitchen — 14 of those stickers exist for the flute. Tap any to open it full size.

Mix it yourself →
Flute mixed with Face with Tears of Joy — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 😂 Flute mixed with Rolling on the Floor Laughing — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 🤣 Flute mixed with Loudly Crying Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 😭 Flute mixed with Face Blowing a Kiss — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 😘 Flute mixed with Smiling Face with Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 🥰 Flute mixed with Smiling Face with Heart-eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 😍 Flute mixed with Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 😊 Flute mixed with Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 😁 Flute mixed with Two Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 💕 Flute mixed with Pleading Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 🥺 Flute mixed with Grinning Face with Sweat — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 😅 Flute mixed with Fire — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 🔥 Flute mixed with Smiling Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + ☺️ Flute mixed with Person Shrugging — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪈 + 🤷
08 — In conversation

What 🪈 means from a girl or a guy

Same emoji, different intent depending on who sent it and what came before.

From a girl
If a girl sends you the flute emoji, she's likely trying to create a light, romantic, or playful vibe. She might be referencing a song, a beautiful melody, or just wanting to convey a feeling of grace and elegance. It’s often a compliment or a way to express appreciation for something beautiful.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the flute emoji, he’s probably similar to a girl – trying to convey a sense of cool, sophisticated vibes. He might be talking about music he likes, or just wanting to appear a bit artistic and relaxed. It’s often a casual way to add a touch of coolness to a conversation.
How to reply
You could reply with: “That’s amazing! 🎶”, “Love that tune! 🎼”, “Beautiful! 🌟”, “Flute vibes! 🎷”.
Used in a sentence
09 — Apps

What 🪈 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

The character is the same everywhere, but the artwork and the reading of it change from app to app.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the flute emoji just means a flute. People use it to represent the instrument itself, or to talk about music and melodies. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🪈 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🪈 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :flute:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🪈 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🪈 from the copy button above.
10 — Related

Emojis similar to the Flute emoji

Same family (musical-instrument) — often confused with flute or used alongside it.

Objects →
🎷Saxophone 🎺Trumpet 🪗Accordion 🎸Guitar 🪕Banjo 🎻Violin Harp emojiHarp 🩸Drop Of Blood 🪭Folding Hand Fan 👓Glasses 🕶Sunglasses 🥽Goggles

Collections 🪈 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

music emojisobject emojis
11 — History

Where the 🪈 Flute emoji came from

It arrived with the 15.0 release of the standard, which dates the flute to 2022.

AppleiOS
Flute emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Flute emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Flute emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Flute emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
Twitter / XTwemoji
Flute emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Flute emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Flute emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1FA88 never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2022
Added to the standard

Flute was approved as U+1FA88 and shipped in Emoji 15.0 (2022). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🪈 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Flute emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🪈 Flute emoji mean?
Generally, the flute emoji just means a flute. People use it to represent the instrument itself, or to talk about music and melodies. It's not usually about anything deeper than that.
What does 🪈 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you the flute emoji, she's likely trying to create a light, romantic, or playful vibe. She might be referencing a song, a beautiful melody, or just wanting to convey a feeling of grace and elegance. It’s often a compliment or a way to express appreciation for something beautiful.
What does 🪈 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the flute emoji, he’s probably similar to a girl – trying to convey a sense of cool, sophisticated vibes. He might be talking about music he likes, or just wanting to appear a bit artistic and relaxed. It’s often a casual way to add a touch of coolness to a conversation.
How do you reply to the 🪈 emoji?
You could reply with: “That’s amazing! 🎶”, “Love that tune! 🎼”, “Beautiful! 🌟”, “Flute vibes! 🎷”.
What else is the 🪈 emoji called?
Flute is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “band emoji”, “fife emoji”, “flautist emoji”, “instrument emoji”, “marching emoji”, “music emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1FA88.
What is the Unicode code for 🪈?
The Flute emoji is U+1FA88, added in Emoji 15.0 (2022). In HTML you can write it as 🪈, and in CSS as \1FA88.
How do I copy and paste the 🪈 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🪈 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :flute: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🪈 look the same on every phone?
No. Flute is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1FA88. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.