Meaning Of The Word Toccata

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toccata
A toccata is a fast piece of music for the piano, organ, or other keyboard instrument.

toccata in American English
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
noun: a composition in the style of an improvisation, for the piano, organ, or other keyboard instrument, intended to exhibit the player's technique

toccata in British English
noun: a rapid keyboard composition for organ, harpsichord, etc, dating from the baroque period, usually in a rhythmically free style

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