forzando

[ fawrt-sahn-doh; Italian fawr-tsahn-daw ]

adjective

, Music.

1. sforzando.

forzando

/ fɔːˈtsændəʊ /

adjective

1. another word for sforzando

Word History and Origins

Origin of forzando¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Schiff, as in his touch at a keyboard, relished the extremes of Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony — the opening truly pianissimo, the forzando notes truly explosive.

From New York Times

Having sat patiently at his instrument during the introduction, Kanneh-Mason, 22, became suddenly animated, matching the ensemble’s grandeur with his own: fiery vibrato, dramatic phrasing, richly voiced yet crisp forzando chords.

From New York Times

Su disposición de usar la violencia contra sus rivales lleva a numerosas tentativas de asesinato, forzando a Griselda a mover su negocio a California.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nos está forzando a ser flexibles y a adaptarnos”, dijo Greene, quien está en su primer año como líder del distrito.

From Seattle Times

Su disposición de usar la violencia contra sus rivales lleva a numerosas tentativas de asesinato, forzando a Griselda a mover su negocio a California.

From Los Angeles Times