forte

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The odds are stacked against Musetti, who is into the last eight at Melbourne for the first time, with clay and grass his usual forte.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

"It became apparent very quickly that his forte was on the training ground. The training ground is his domain."

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

Lastly, if cooking isn’t your forte or you’re unable to volunteer directly, consider making a financial donation to Lasagna Love.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024

Although North American porcupines still like climbing, it's not their forte.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

When a composer writes a forte into a part, followed by a piano, the intent is for the music to be loud, and then suddenly quiet.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones