forte piano
/ˈfɔrteɪ piˈɑnoʊ/
noun
- A musical instrument that is an early version of the piano, capable of playing both softly and loudly.
- The forte-piano has a lighter, more delicate sound than a modern piano.
- Mozart composed many of his sonatas for the forte-piano.
- The museum displayed a beautiful forte-piano from the 18th century.