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Forte - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Ability, Adagio, Allegretto, Allegro, Amabile, Andante, Andantino, Appassionato, Aptitude, Area, Bag, Bump, Caliber, Capability, Capacity |
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The word forte, in its most common use, refers to something at which a person excels. The pronunciation of forte when used in this sense is disputed, with most people pronouncing it with two syllables, as IPA /̍fɔɹte/ SAMPA /"fOrte/, rather than like the word fort, which some insist is the only correct pronunciation. The pronunciation of the other uses of the word are always the two-syllable pronunciation. See List of words of disputed pronunciation for more about the dispute.
Other meanings of the word forte are as follows:
In musical terminology, forte is an instruction to play loudly (it literally means "strong"). It is usually abbreviated f and is contrasted with piano (quietly, abbreviated to p). See dynamics for more details.
In fencing, forte is the part of the blade nearest the hilt, where it is strongest.
In photography, Forte is a manufacturer of paper and film, including the notable Polygrade make of paper.
Charles Forte is a famous hotelier who built a multibillion pound business of the Forte group
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Example Usage of Forte |
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willlbert: Hoje eu acordei muito feliz! Acho que é por causa do VERÃO! Amo acordar com o sol brilhando Forte e o céu bem azul! |
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joseecarlos: vou deligar o computador a chuva esta muito Forte |
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laribnicoli: 'Eles dizem que é impossivel encontrar o amor sem perder a razão, mas pra quem tem pensamento Forte, o impossivel é so questão de opinião' |
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