Definition: Fortepiano is:
- An indication to play loudly in forte, followed immediately by piano, and is seen in sheet music as fp.
See sforzando. - The earliest version of the modern piano was called the “fortepiano,” or “piano forte.”
Also Known As:
Pronunciation: for'-tay-piano
- fort suivi de doux, fort-doux (Fr)
- “laut, dann plötzlich leise” (Ger)
Pronunciation: for'-tay-piano
Common Misspellings: 1. Forte-piano
Alternate Spellings: 2. Piano-forte, forte piano
Alternate Spellings: 2. Piano-forte, forte piano
