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General Information
| Work Title | Toccata |
|---|---|
| First Pub. | 1843 |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Baroque |
| Piece Style | Baroque |
| Instrumentation | keyboard (harpsichord, piano, organ) |
- What is the style of Fugue in G minor?
- What is the form of a toccata?
- How many Bach toccatas are there?
What is the style of Fugue in G minor?
The fugue's four-and-a-half measure subject in G minor is one of Bach's most recognizable tunes. ... During the episodes, Bach uses one of Arcangelo Corelli's most famous techniques: imitation between two voices on an eighth note upbeat figure that first leaps up a fourth and then falls back down one step at a time.
What is the form of a toccata?
Toccata, musical form for keyboard instruments, written in a free style that is characterized by full chords, rapid runs, high harmonies, and other virtuoso elements designed to show off the performer's “touch.” The earliest use of the term (about 1536) was associated with solo lute music of an improvisatory character.
How many Bach toccatas are there?
The Toccatas for Keyboard, BWV 910–916, are seven pieces for clavier written by Johann Sebastian Bach.
