Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toccata

/təˈkɑːtə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.00 in modern English

Syllables: toc-ca-ta
IPA: /təˈkɑːtə/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian toccata.

Inflected Forms

toccatas (plural) toccate (plural)

Derived Forms

toccatalike

Frequently Paired Words

toccatella toccatina

Questions

How do you pronounce toccata?: The recorded pronunciation is /təˈkɑːtə/.
What does toccata mean?: A piece of music (usually for a keyboard instrument) designed to emphasise the dexterity of the performer.
Where does toccata come from?: Borrowed from Italian toccata.

How to pronounce toccata

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