sforzando
A musical term indicating a sudden, strong dynamic accent on a note or chord.
"The conductor signaled for a sforzando, emphasizing the climactic moment in the symphony."
"In the piece, the composer instructed the musicians to play a sforzando at the end of the phrase."
"The sforzando added a dramatic effect to the performance, surprising the audience."
To play or sing (a note or chord) with a strong accent.
"The pianist will sforzando the last note to create a powerful conclusion."
"As you practice, remember to sforzando the marked sections for greater intensity."
"The vocalist needed to sforzando the high notes to convey the emotion of the song."
Describing a sound that is played or sung with a sudden, strong accent.
"The score indicated a sforzando passage that required more power from the orchestra."
"During the rehearsal, the sforzando sections stood out, making the music more compelling."
"She loved how the sforzando accents created tension in the performance."