die Toccata
Translation
toccata
Examples
Bach komponierte viele berühmte Toccaten.
Bach composed many famous toccatas.
Die Toccata ist ein virtuoses Musikstück.
The toccata is a virtuosic piece of music.
Grammar Patterns
(the) toccata to play a toccata The organist played an impressive toccata.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fantasia, prelude, fugue
Etymology
From Italian 'toccare' (to touch), referring to the touching of the keys on a keyboard instrument.
Memory Tips
Think of 'touching' the keys of an instrument with great virtuosity, as the name implies.