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Definition of Programme music
Programme music Programme Pro"gramme, n. [L. programma a public proclamation,
manifesto, Gr. ?, fr. ? to write before or in public; ?
before, forth + ? to write; cf. F. programme. See Graphic.]
That which is written or printed as a public notice or
advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief
outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the
subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or
entertainment; a preliminary sketch.
Programme music (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music
which requires an argument or programme to explain the
meaning of its several movements.