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forte-piano

(fôrˌtā-pē-ănˈō, -äˈnō)

adverb & adj.
Music

In a loud, then suddenly soft, manner. Used chiefly as a direction.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: : forte, loud; see forte²

Origin: + piano, soft; see piano²

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