Sforzato and Sforzatissimo Articulations. What's the difference?

[nektarios]

 

Can someone explain to me what sforzato are sforzatissimo articulations are and what the difference between the two is? I haven't been able to find my answer in the web.

Thank you!

Nektarios

[civilization 3]

Linguistically the suffix -issimo indicates 'more so'. (-ississimo the next level.) More sforzato than regular sforzato.

[nektarios]

Thanks! And what is sforzato exactly? Compared to marcatto and detache?

[civilization 3]

'with force'; a vigorous initial attack; typically here with a sustain portion that is relatively tame.

[Paul]

Hi, 

When you compare the 2 articulations it should be quite obvious: sforzato has a short and strong attack, sforzatissimo has a longer strong attack. 

Best, 
Paul

[nektarios]

Thank you guys. I see now. I just wish I could hear some piece of music where these articulations are used.