(rfz) rinforzando

Definition: The Italian musical command rinforzando (abbreviated rfz) is an indication to play with gradual emphasis or broad accentuation until otherwise noted. Similar to a light, progressive accentato; lit. “reinforcing.”

See (sfz) sforzando.

Also Known As:

• en renforçant (Fr)
• stärker werdend; mit anschwellender Betonung (Ger)

Pronunciation: rin'-fort-ZAHN-doh

Common Misspellings: renforzando


More Italian Musical Terms:

• segno
• staccato
• (pp) pianissimo
• crescendo
• (mf) mezzo forte