toccata

/təˈkɑːtə/
noun
  1. A piece of music, usually for a keyboard instrument, that is fast, virtuosic, and designed to show off the performer's touch and technique.
    • The pianist played a dramatic toccata by Bach at the concert.
    • The organist's toccata filled the cathedral with powerful sound.
    • She practiced the toccata for months to master its rapid runs and chords.
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