program music

English

Alternative forms

• programme music

Noun

program music (uncountable)

1. (music) A form of art music, generally without vocal parts, that attempts to convey a scene, image, or mood.

   Synonyms: tone painting, text painting, word painting

   Antonym: absolute music

Translations

form of art music

• Finnish: ohjelmamusiikki (fi)
• French: musique à programme f
• German: Programmmusik (de) f
• Polish: muzyka programowa f

See also

• character piece