Toccata and Fugue in d minor: Toccata Flashcards
1
Q
Toccata is written for which instrument?
A
Toccata is written for a solo pipe organ and is through composed.
2
Q
Which films was Toccata featured in?
A
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in 1931
Fantasia in 1940
Phantom of the Opera in 1962
3
Q
What immediately follows the toccata?
A
The fugue. This is a compositional technique where a melody is performed and then imitated at different pitch levels
4
Q
Where does the term toccata originally come from?
A
Toccata originally comes from the Italian word “toccare” which means to touch.
5
Q
Is Toccata well-known?
A
Toccata is one of the most famous organ pieces of all time.
