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| Composer |  Purcell, Henry (1659 - 1695) | ||
| Instrumentation | Keyboard (piano, harpsichord or organ) | ||
| Style | Baroque | ||
| Key : | A major | ||
| Publisher : |  Lewis, Alastair (1974 - ) | ||
| Copyright | Copyright © Alastair Lewis | ||
| Added by alastair-lewis, 27 Jul 2023
The term 'toccata' first came into use in the 15th and
16th centuries, when it was used to describe a musical
form typically associated with keyboard instruments
(like the harpsichord and organ) and plucked string
instruments (like the lute). The music featured
virtuosic passages of rapid melodic runs designed to
emphasize the dexterity of the performer's fingers (the
title is derived from the Italian 'toccare' meaning
'touch'). Exponents of the form included Dieterich
Buxtehude, Alessandro Scar...(+)
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