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forte | presto |

In lang=en terms the difference between forte and presto

is that 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, unicode character 1D141 while presto is very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo.

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 interjection presto is

used by magicians when performing a trick; ta-da; voilà.

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

    References

    Anagrams

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    presto

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (music) Very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo.

    • Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Used by magicians when performing a trick; ta-da; .
    • So I put my hand into the hat and presto ! Out comes a rabbit!

    Derived terms

    * hey presto * presto change-o * presto chango

    See also

    * abracadabra

    Noun

    (-)
  • (poker slang) A pair of fives as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em

    • References

    * Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. ISBN 978-1880069523

    Anagrams

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