forte

(noun) an asset of special worth or utility. Synonyms: strong suit, long suit, metier, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength. Examples: "Cooking is his forte."

(noun) (music) loud. Synonyms: fortissimo.

(noun) the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible.

(adj) used chiefly as a direction or description in music. Synonyms: forte (vs. piano), loud. Examples: "The forte passages in the composition."

(adv) used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly. Synonyms: loudly.