word
Italian
sforzando
sfor-TSAHN-doh
sfɔːrˈtsændoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
sforzando
Sounds like
Say 'sfor-TSAHN-doh'.
Dictionary meaning
A direction to play a note or chord with a sudden strong accent (sf or sfz).
History and origin
Italian — 'sforzare' (to force, to reinforce).
Examples
- The unexpected sforzando on the third beat made everyone in the audience jump.
Common mispronunciations
sfor-ZAN-dohsfore-TSAN-doh
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