Is It Sforzando or Forzando?

Sforzando sfz is an indication to make a strong, sudden accent on a note or chord. Sforzando literally means subito forzando (fz), which translates to “suddenly with force.”

What is the abbreviation for sforzando?

It is typically shown as the abbreviation, sf, sff, or sfff. This term can be confused with sforzato which has a similar effect (shown below) and is indicated by the abbreviation sfz, sffz, or sfffz. In fact, many music dictionaries show both sforzando and sforzato as having the same meaning.

What is the plural of sforzando?

sforzando. noun. plural sforzandos or sforzandi\ sfȯrt-​ˈsän-​(ˌ)dē , -​ˈsan-​ \

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