What Does Rinforzando Do?

The Italian musical command rinforzando (abbreviated rfz) is an indication to play with gradual emphasis or broad accentuation until otherwise noted; lit. “reinforcing.” Similar to a light, progressive accentato. Not to be confused with (sfz) sforzando.

What is Rinforzando in music?

Rinforzando (It.: 'strengthening', 'reinforcing'; gerund of rinforzare)

What is the difference between sforzando and Rinforzando?

Sforzando only applies to the note/chord it is written under, whereas rinforzando remains in effect until the next dynamic marking. Typically, sforzando applies to a single note or chord which should get extra emphasis, and rinforzando applies to a passage which should get extra emphasis.... (pun!