1. played with sudden emphasis or force
Usage: music

1. in a manner that is suddenly emphasized or forced
Usage: music

Examples

• The pianist played the sforzato notes with dramatic intensity.
• The composer marked several passages as sforzato in the score.
• She emphasized the sforzato chords to create contrast with the gentle melody.
• The orchestra played that section sforzato, creating a powerful climax.
• The sforzato markings indicated where the music should suddenly become louder.
• He practiced playing the passage sforzato until it sounded natural.