adverb / noun
forte
Playing or singing music loudly.
The choir sings forte as the music reaches its climax.
Etymology
Italian forte means strong or loud. As a musical instruction, it applies that strength to the volume with which notes are performed.
More examples
- Play the final chord forte, then let it fade.
- The sudden forte breaks the quiet mood.
- Even when you play forte, listen to the other musicians.
Forms
forte · fortes
Similar words
- loudly
- Loudly describes any strong sound, not specifically musical performance.
- fortissimo
- Fortissimo calls for greater volume than a forte marking.