Abstract
Thanks to frequent appearances in film and television throughout the twentieth century, the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor has developed powerful significations ranging from the pious to the grotesque. The Toccata and Fugue is emblematic of the pipe organ’s power and majesty, frequently used in horror films and other media to convey that which is gothic and grand. The Toccata and Fugue is also featured in a number of video games for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Although it still often evokes the macabre, the work’s signifying function shifts in video games. The interactivity of the medium and the combination of the music with seemingly incongruous settings such as ancient Greek temples and alien planets make it more difficult to discern the relationship between music and the image onscreen.
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