This is an Italian word that’s often abbreviated as sf or sfz. It roughly translates to “forced” or “forcing.” During the 19th century, this was generally used to indicate an accent within an existing dynamic, though not necessarily loud. More recently, it has acquired the connotation of a sudden or abrupt loudness.
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