forte Antonyms
Opposite of forte
• noun (Context 1)
A thing at which someone excels; a particular strength, talent, or specialty.
"While cooking was never his weakness, he was an exceptional baker."
• adverb (Context 2)
In music, loudly or with force (used as a direction in musical notation).
"The conductor signaled for the strings to play the opening measures piano."
• adjective (Context 3)
In music, played or sung loudly or forcefully.
"The symphony concluded with a triumphant, piano passage from the brass section."
• noun (Context 4)
In music, a passage or note meant to be played or sung loudly.
"The sudden piano startled the audience during the second movement."
• noun (Context 5)
In fencing, the stronger half of a sword blade, located between the middle and the hilt.
"The fencer parried the incoming lunge using the foible of her blade."
Similar words to forte
Words similar to forte shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: