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Forte
01
an asset of special worth or utility
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
fortes
02
the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible
03
dynamic marking indicating that a passage should be played loudly or with strong intensity
What is a "forte"?
A forte, in music, refers to a section or passage that is played loudly. It is derived from the Italian word "forte", which means strong or loud. The term is used to indicate a dynamic level where the music should be performed with a strong emphasis. In sheet music, forte is often abbreviated as "f" and helps guide performers on the intensity and volume of their playing or singing.
Examples
The orchestra crescendoed to a forte, filling the concert hall with powerful sound.
forte
01
played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
domain
music, sound, performance
Examples
The orchestra reached a forte passage in the symphony, filling the concert hall with powerful sound.
forte
01
used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
Grammatical Information
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