1. with sudden emphasis or force
Usage: music

1. performed with sudden emphasis or force
Usage: music

1. a musical note or chord played with sudden emphasis
Usage: music

Examples

• The pianist played the chord sforzando to create dramatic effect.
• The composer marked several notes as sforzando in the score.
• The orchestra emphasized the sforzando passages beautifully.
• She practiced the sforzando sections until they sounded natural.
• The sforzando at the end of the phrase surprised the audience.
• His teacher reminded him to play those measures sforzando.