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(adverb) used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly |
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Synonyms: loudly |
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Antonyms: piano |
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(adjective) used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the forte passages in the composition" |
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Synonyms: loud |
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Antonyms: piano |
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(noun) the stronger half of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible |
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Related Words: part, portion |
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(noun) (music) with great loudness |
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Synonyms: fortissimo |
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Related Words: intensity, loudness, volume |
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(noun) an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte" |
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Synonyms: long suit, metier, speciality, specialty, strength, strong point |
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Related Words: asset, green fingers, green thumb, plus |
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