Editors often specify the citation system to use. Bibliographies, and other list-like compilations of references, are generally not considered citations because they do not fulfill the true spirit of the term: deliberate acknowledgement by other authors of the priority of one's ideas.
Traditionally, forte â(â strength, talent â) was a one-syllable word, like its French etymon. Perhaps due to confusion with forte â(â loudly â), a two-syllable pronunciation also came into common use. Both pronunciations are now standard.
Music. a melody or counterpoint accompanying a simple musical theme and usually written above it. (in part music) the soprano. a song or melody. a variation upon anything; comment on a subject. Music (chiefly British) . soprano: a descant recorder. treble: a descant viol. Music. to sing.