What does sforzando mean?
Definitions for sforzando
sfɔrtˈsɑn doʊsforzan·do
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Princeton's WordNet
sforzandonoun
an accented chord
sforzandonoun
(music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack
Wiktionary
sforzandonoun
A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played with a strong initial attack
sforzandonoun
A passage having this mark
sforzandoadverb
played in this style
sforzandoadjective
describing a passage having this mark
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sforzando
Sforzando is a term used in music notation instructing the musician to play a note or chord with sudden, strong emphasis or force. It is often abbreviated as "sfz" in written music. This dynamic marking indicates a sharp, strong attack, then an immediate decrease in volume.
Webster Dictionary
Sforzandoadjective
alt. of Sforzato
Wikidata
Sforzando
Sforzando are a band from Melbourne, Australia who describe themselves as a "8-piece pirate orchestra". Their musical style combines elements of punk, Western European folk music and sea shanties to create "a soundscape for the ocean", and there is notable Irish and Balkan influences on their sound. Current line-up of the band is: ⁕Quincy Hall ⁕Raju Sharma ⁕Scott Jansen ⁕Paul Tierney ⁕Dave O'Reilly ⁕Ben Tarpey ⁕Sharon Ryan ⁕Wez Rowe, Sforzando is a word used in musical notation to indicate that the following note should be played loudly, and the band chose this name to match their loud, frenetic punk rock style.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Sforzando
sfor-tsän′dō, adj. (mus.) forced, with sudden emphasis. Abbrev. sf. and sfz..—Also Sforzato (sfor-tsä′tō). [It., pr.p. of sforzare, to force—L. ex, out, Low L. fortia, force.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sforzando in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sforzando in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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