English Explanatory Dictionary

fortepiano

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A keyboard instrument; the smaller, quieter precursor to the pianoforte.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɔːteɪ.piˈænoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fortepiano.wav /ˌfoɹ.teɪ.piˈænoʊ/

Word forms

fortepiano fortepianos fortepianoes

Etymology

From Italian fortepiano, from forte (“loud”) + piano (“soft”).

Related words

pianoforte

Derived words

fortepianist
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