ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sforzando

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /sfɔːtˈsændəʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sforzando is a noun meaning (music) A mark that indicates that a note is to be played with a strong initial attack.

Meaning

(music) A mark that indicates that a note is to be played with a strong initial attack.

More Meanings

  1. (music) A passage having this mark.
  2. (music) In this style.
  3. (music) Played in this style.

Example Sentences

(abbreviation) sf, sfz, sfz.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sforzato, forzato, stab, insistence, stretto, hammer-on.

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