TOCCATA


Meaning of TOCCATA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tə-ˈkä-tə ]

noun

Etymology: Italian, from toccare to touch, from Vulgar Latin — more at touch

Date: circa 1724

: a musical composition usually for organ or harpsichord in a free style and characterized by full chords, rapid runs, and high harmonies

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