1. With sudden force or emphasis; in a forceful manner (used as a musical direction).
Usage: music; Italian origin; often abbreviated as 'fz' in musical notation

1. Marked by or performed with sudden force or emphasis (describing a musical passage or note).
Usage: music; Italian origin

Examples

• The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the passage forzando for dramatic effect.
• Each note in the forzando section should be struck with sudden intensity.
• The violins entered forzando, creating a striking contrast with the previous soft passage.
• The composer marked the final chord forzando to emphasize the climax.
• Musicians must practice forzando articulation to achieve the proper sharp attack.