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.
   [1913 Webster]

   Programme music (Mus.), descriptive instrumental music
      which requires an argument or programme to explain the
      meaning of its several movements.
      [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

programme music
    n 1: musical compositions intended to evoke images or remind the
         listener of events [syn: program music, programme
         music]