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Noun: program music  'prow,gram 'myoo-zik
  1. Musical compositions intended to evoke images or remind the listener of events
    "Beethoven's 'Pastoral Symphony' is a famous example of program music";
    - programme music

Type of: composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music

Encyclopedia: Program music