What term means reinforced; played with added strength and emphasis?

• A. Con fuoco
• B. Con brio
• C. Rinforzando
• D. Sforzando

Answer: (C)

Rinforzando means reinforced—the note or chord is to be played with added strength and emphasis. The marking signals a heightened attack that stands out from the surrounding texture, often with a noticeable but not necessarily abrupt increase in volume, and then a return to the previous dynamic. This differs from sforzando, which conveys a sudden, sharp accent; rinforzando tends to feel like a reinforced emphasis that can apply to a single moment or a short motif. Con brio and con fuoco describe overall character (with vigor or fire), while rinforzando targets the specific moment of emphasis.