What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unexpectedly needing a forte — or even louder? (9)" mean?

The definition is "even louder". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NEEDING A F = DEAFENING; definition: "even louder?" The answer is DEAFENING.

Unexpectedly needing a forte — or even louder? (9)

Times Cryptic #28665 | 22 Across | 2023-07-26 flower

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