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fortemente

fortemente

9.9
To play in a loud, strong way to show emphasis in the music
  • adverb
  • Specialized
translation icon : forte
  • This section should be played fortemente according to the score.

Examples

  • The pianist attacked the chords fortemente, filling the hall with sound.

  • The composer marked the passage fortemente to create a dramatic effect.

  • The orchestra played fortemente during the finale.

  • You should always play fortemente in this section.

  • The composer marked the passage fortemente to create a dramatic effect.

  • The pianist attacked the chords fortemente, filling the hall with sound.

  • This section should be played fortemente according to the score.

Synonyms

loud
vsfortemente
733 1.0

Having a very strong, high sound

is a musical direction that emphasizes force rather than general loudness
forte
vsfortemente
  • Specialized
7.7

Played or sung loudly in music

adds extra strength and emphasis rather than just loudness
marcato
vsfortemente
  • Specialized
9.2

To play with strong, clear emphasis

focuses on overall loudness and force rather than single accents

Antonyms

piano
  • Specialized
4.4

In music, softly so notes sound quiet

How Loud

fortissimo
  • Specialized
1 8.4
fortemente
  • Specialized
9.9
forte
  • Specialized
7.7
piano
  • Specialized
4.4
pianissimo
  • Specialized
8.1

Surface Forms

fortemente positive

Etymology

The word fortemente comes from the Italian forte, which means 'strong', plus the ending -mente, which works like the English '-ly'. In music it tells the player to play 'strongly' or 'loudly', so the origin explains the modern meaning.