forte

Meanings

Noun

• an asset of special worth or utility
  • "cooking is his forte"
• (music) loud
• the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible

Adjective

• used chiefly as a direction or description in music
  • "the forte passages in the composition"

Adverb

• used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly

Synonyms

fortissimo, long suit, loud, loudly, metier, speciality, specialty, strength, strong point, strong suit

Antonyms

piano, weak point