Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

Source : WordNet®

programme music
     n : musical compositions intended to evoke images or remind the
         listener of events [syn: {program music}]