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forte
adjective
adverb
noun
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly
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ˈfɔː.teɪ
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adjective
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly
“The forte passages in the composition”
adverb
Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
noun
The stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible
noun
An asset of special worth or utility
“Cooking is his forte”
noun
A musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly
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The forte passages in the composition
Cooking is his forte
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