forte forte /ˈfɔrt/

adjective

1. (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) loud; with force  ( forte , loud )
   (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) loud; with force
    The forte passages in the composition
   the forte passages in the composition
   

adverb

1. Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly  ( forte , loudly )
   used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
   

noun

1. () An asset of special worth or utility  ( long suit , metier , speciality [Canadian, British] , forte , specialty [ N. American] , strength , strong point , strong suit , métier )
   an asset of special worth or utility
    Cooking is his forte
   cooking is his forte
   
2. The stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible  ( forte )
   the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible
   
3. A musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly  ( forte )
   a musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly