Sforzando (band)

Sforzando are a band from Melbourne, Australia who describe themselves as a "8-piece pirate orchestra" (fans usually refer to them simply as a "pirate band"). Their musical style combines elements of punk, Western European folk music and sea shanties to create "a soundscape for the ocean". There are notable Irish and Balkan influences on the sound. Current line-up of the band is:

Sforzando is a word used in musical notation to indicate that the following note should be played loudly, and the band chose this name to match their loud, frenetic punk rock style. (For more on sforzando and other musical terms, see Dynamics (music).)

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