programme

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 ]