sforzando

• Indicación musical que señala que una nota o acorde debe ejecutarse con un acento fuerte y repentino o un ataque abrupto.

A musical notation indicating that a note or chord should be played with a strong, sudden accent or forceful initial attack.

1. Accented chordC2formalart

   A chord that is played with a sudden, strong emphasis or accent.

   Acorde sforzando

   • The conductor signaled for a powerful sforzando from the brass section.
   • The piece ends with a dramatic sforzando chord.
   • The orchestra executed the sforzando with perfect precision.

2. Musical notationC2formalart

   A notation written above a note or chord, indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack, often abbreviated as 'sfz'.

   sforzando

   • The composer placed a sforzando mark above the final note.
   • The pianist emphasized the sforzando in the third movement.
   • In the score, the sforzando is indicated by the abbreviation 'sfz'.