Brainlag PlusSforzando and sforzato, sfz and sf, mark one sudden strong accent, new at Grade 3. Then the dynamics from quietest to loudest, recapped.
A sudden strong accent
Sforzando (sfz) and sforzato (sf) mark a sudden strong accent on one note or chord, often in the middle of quieter music.
Quick check
What does sf ask for?
The rest of this lesson and its 4 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 4 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards