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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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{Programme music} (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music
which requires an argument or programme to explain the
meaning of its several movements.
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