Difference between Fortissimo and Forte

Fortissimo

Part of speech: adjective

Definition:

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: The musical term indicating that the piece is played very loud.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The dynamic sign indicating that the piece should be played fortissimo. Abbreviation: ff.

Forte

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: 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)

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: loudly

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A strength or talent.The strong part of a sword blade, close to the hilt.A passage in music to be played loudly; a loud section of music.

Example sentence: Cover versions, that's my forte, that's all I ever used to do. When you play your own songs, it's quite scary, 'cause I'm quite honest and open, they can be very revealing. But covers, I don't have to think about, just get me up there!