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toccata Definition

toc·cata (tə kätə)

noun

a composition in free style for the organ, piano, etc., generally characterized by the use of full chords and running passages and often used as the prelude of a fugue

Etymology: It, orig. fem. of pp. of toccare < VL, to touch

toccata Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • opening: The famous opening toccata is followed by a lengthy spiel-fugue and concluding recitativo which returns to the improvisatory spirit of the opening passaggio.

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