# toccata

> English word · Noun · IPA /təˈkɑːtə/ · frequency rank #95,522

## Definitions
1. A piece of music (usually for a keyboard instrument) designed to emphasise the dexterity of the performer.

## Etymology
From Italian toccata.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/toccata