Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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forte | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
fortissimo | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
forte (noun) | fortissimo (noun) |
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the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible | a musical composition or musical passage to be performed very loudly |
an asset of special worth or utility | |
a musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly |
forte (adjective) | fortissimo (adjective) |
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(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly | (chiefly a direction or description in music) very loud and strong |
forte (adverb) | fortissimo (adverb) |
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used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly | a direction in music; to be played very loudly |