Difference between fz and sfz

forzando/forzato indicates a forceful accent and is abbreviated as fz. To emphasis the effect, it is most often preceded with subito as sfz (subito forzato/forzando, sforzando/sforzato).

1. What is sfz in music?
2. What is the difference between SF and sfz?
3. What is the difference between Rinforzando and sforzando?
4. Is sfz the same as fP?

What is sfz in music?

[Italian] A directive to perform the indicated note or chord of a composition with particular emphasis. The note or chord would be performed as if it had an accent as shown below and performed at the dynamic level indicated. It is typically shown as the abbreviation, sfz, sffz, or sfffz.

What is the difference between SF and sfz?

So sf is forte (f) + >. sfz is forte + (^_).

What is the difference between Rinforzando and sforzando?

Sforzando only applies to the note/chord it is written under, whereas rinforzando remains in effect until the next dynamic marking. Typically, sforzando applies to a single note or chord which should get extra emphasis, and rinforzando applies to a passage which should get extra emphasis....

Is sfz the same as fP?

Re: Are sFz and fP Synonyms? No, these two are not synonymous. sfz means sforzato or sforzando.