What is the meaning of forte?

noun

• An asset of special worth or utility.
  • usage: "cooking is his forte"
  • synonyms: strong suit, long suit, metier, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength
• Music) loud.
  • synonyms: fortissimo
• The stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible.

adjective

• Used chiefly as a direction or description in music.
  • usage: "the forte passages in the composition"
  • synonyms: loud

adverb

• Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly.
  • synonyms: loudly