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forte | othic |

Othic is likely misspelled.


Othic has no English definition.

As a noun forte

is a strength or talent.

As an adjective forte

is loud. Used as a dynamic directive in sheet music in its abbreviated form, "f.", to indicate raising the volume of the music. (Abbreviated in musical notation with an f, the Unicode character 1D191..

As an adverb forte

is loudly.

forte

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A strength or talent.
    • He writes respectably, but poetry is not his forte .
  • The strong part of a sword blade, close to the hilt.
    • Usage notes
    Traditionally, , a two-syllable pronunciation also came into common use. Both pronunciations are now standard.

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Adjective

  • (music) Loud. Used as a dynamic directive in sheet music in its abbreviated form, "f.", to indicate raising the volume of the music. (Abbreviated in musical notation with an f, the Unicode character 1D191.)
    • This passage is forte , then there's a diminuendo to mezzo piano.

    Adverb

  • (music) Loudly.
    • The musicians played the passage forte .
    Related terms
    * fortepiano * fortissimo * fortississimo * mezzo forte * pianoforte

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A passage in music to be played loudly; a loud section of music.
    • This forte marks the climax of the second movement.
    See also
    * piano

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    othic

    Not English

    Othic has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

    English words similar to 'othic':

    otic, odic