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  1. dynamics - Difference between fz, sz and f - Music: Practice

    May 26, 2022 · What is exactly the difference between f (forte) and fz (forzato) ? I thought for long time that fz is similar to sf (sforzando), i.e. that it's a punctual dynamic that works only at the …

  2. Dynamics using m, r, s, and z. What do they mean?

    Oct 6, 2019 · They, like any other sforzando indication (sfz, smfz, etc.) mean a forced attack at the beginning of the note and immediately lowering to the indicated volume. At fff, the …

  3. dynamics - Does Sforzando really mean a stronger accent? - Music ...

    I come across sforzando a lot as an arranger and even just as a classical music listener. I was told by my piano teacher that sforzando means a stronger accent than your typical accent …

  4. the difference between SF and an accent mark [duplicate]

    Feb 10, 2022 · 1 This can be the source of considerable confusion because sf is the abbreviation for two different things. sf = sfz = sforzando/sforzato sf = subito forte Subito forte is a (sudden) …

  5. What is the difference between accent and sforzando?

    Feb 20, 2019 · In particular, on cello. I got the impression that both are strong (either by pressure or speed) at the beginning of the note, followed by quick release of pressure/speed. What is …

  6. Is sforzando on two beats sensible? Are there alternatives?

    Jan 7, 2022 · Sforzando and related markings apply only to individual notes, so the single sffz on two adjacent notes within the same measure is technically incorrect, and I personally would …

  7. classical music - Beethoven repeated sforzando - Music: Practice ...

    Aug 3, 2014 · In some Beethoven works (e.g. 8th symphony - first movement) there are some parts with repeated sforzando. Are these intended as simple sforzando or sforzando within …

  8. What is the difference between these articulations?

    Jan 12, 2023 · An accent or sometimes called sforzando marks the note to be played stronger or harder. A staccato means the note should not be played for the whole length, but shortened. A …

  9. What do these triangles above and below the staff mean?

    Aug 23, 2019 · The image above is taken from sheet music of The Dreamy Fish by Erik Satie, I'm not completely sure what those triangles mean. Looking them up, they look closest to …

  10. Why do marches usually end with a repetition of the last note?

    11 In many marches, such as the following, the last note of the melody is repeated emphatically (or repeated an octave above). Often using sforzando, marcato, or fortissimo possibile. Here …