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 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