Associations to the word «Toccata»

Wiktionary

TOCCATA, noun. (music) A piece of music (usually for a keyboard instrument) designed to emphasise the dexterity of the performer.

Dictionary definition

TOCCATA, noun. A baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style.

Wise words

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