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Noun toccata has 1 sense
  1. toccata - a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style
    --1 is a kind of
    musical composition, opus, composition, piece, piece of music

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Toccata

Description:

Toccata is a musical term primarily used to refer to a composition or movement characterized by its virtuosic and fast-paced style. It originated in the Baroque period and continues to be popular in classical music today. Toccatas are often written for keyboard instruments and showcase the performer's technical skills and improvisational abilities.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. Johann Sebastian Bach's famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor is a masterpiece of organ music.

2. The pianist performed an impressive toccata as the grand finale of her recital.

As a verb:

1. The composer cleverly toccatas his way through various musical themes, creating a sense of excitement and adventure.

2. The orchestra toccatas the melody with precision and flair.

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