'Programme music' definitions:

Definition of 'programme music'

noun

Musical compositions intended to evoke images or remind the listener of events [syn: program music, programme music]

From: GCIDE

Programme \Pro"gramme\, n. [L. programma a public proclamation, manifesto, Gr. pro`gramma, fr. progra`fein to write before or in public; pro` before, forth + gra`fein 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. [1913 Webster]
Programme music (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music which requires an argument or programme to explain the meaning of its several movements. [1913 Webster]