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toccata

Pronunciation: /təˈkɑːtə/

Definition of toccata

noun

  • a musical composition for a keyboard instrument designed to exhibit the performer’s touch and technique.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Italian, feminine past participle of toccare 'to touch'

toccata in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of toccata in the US English dictionary