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forte (2)

for·te [ fáwr tày, fáwrtee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
loudly: to be played or sung loudly ( used as a musical direction )



noun  (plural for·tes)
Definition:
 
loud note or passage: a note or passage of music played or sung, or to be played or sung, loudly

[Early 18th century. Via Italian, "strong, loud" < Latin fortis]

for·te adjective
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