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theholygideons

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Help with musical terminology

on: July 08, 2013, 02:01:39 AM

can someone explain what the term 'rinforz.' actually means and its function in interpretation, thanks.

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ajspiano

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Re: Help with musical terminology

Reply #1 on: July 08, 2013, 02:14:55 AM

full term is rinforzando, literally it means "re-inforcing" - musically its an increased accentuation of the marked notes/phrase... reinforcing the musical significance of the note or line within the overall interpretation.

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j_menz

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Re: Help with musical terminology

Reply #2 on: July 08, 2013, 02:16:08 AM

It's an abbreviation of rinforzfando. It means to play with a (sudden or immediate) increase in force or emphasis, usually until otherwise directed.

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