fortemente
/ˌfɔrtəˈmɛnteɪ/
adverb
- In a strong, forceful, or vigorous manner (used as a musical direction).
- The drummer struck the timpani fortemente, creating a thunderous sound.
- The conductor marked the passage fortemente, so the strings played with great energy.
- The choir sang fortemente during the climax of the hymn.
Antonyms
adjective
- Strong and forceful (used as a musical direction).
- The pianist's fortemente playing filled the concert hall with power.
- The sheet music indicated a fortemente section for the brass instruments.
- The composer wrote a fortemente theme for the orchestra's finale.