adverb
- with force or emphasis; forcefully (used as a musical direction to indicate that a note or passage should be played with sudden emphasis or accent)
Usage: musical term; Italian origin; often abbreviated as 'fz' in sheet music
Examples
- The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the chord forzandi for dramatic effect.
- In the score, the composer marked several notes forzandi to create sudden accents.
- The pianist struck the keys forzandi at the climax of the piece.
- The string section played the passage forzandi, producing a powerful, emphatic sound.