Definition of forte

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for·te²

(fôr

) KEY Music

ADVERB:
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ADJECTIVE:
Abbr. f

In a loud, forceful manner. Used chiefly as a direction.

NOUN:

A note, passage, or chord played forte.

ETYMOLOGY:
Italian, strong, forte, from Latin fortis; see bhergh-² in Indo-European roots

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