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.