Definitions

1. noun

A musical term indicating a sudden, sharp, and often loud dynamic accent or increase in volume, often used in scores or musical notation.

“The composer requested an sfz accent on the cymbals to emphasize the dramatic moment.”

2. interjection

Used in the context of music or sound, to express a sudden or dramatic increase in volume or intensity.

“Sfz! The loud crash of the cymbal startled everyone in the audience.”