toccata
toc·ca·ta
noun \tə-ˈkä-tə\Definition of TOCCATA
: a musical composition usually for organ or harpsichord in a free style and characterized by full chords, rapid runs, and high harmonies
See Origin of TOCCATA
Italian, from toccare to touch, from Vulgar Latin — more at touch
First Known Use: circa 1724
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