Forte - Definition

adv 1: used as a direction in music; to be played relatively
loudly [syn: forte, loudly] [ant: piano, softly]
adj 1: used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the
forte passages in the composition" [syn: forte, loud]
[ant: piano, soft]
n 1: an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his
forte" [syn: forte, strong suit, long suit, metier,
specialty, speciality, strong point, strength]
[ant: weak point]
2: (music) loud [syn: forte, fortissimo]
3: the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the
foible