programme music
Britishnoun
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In reality, "programme music," in some form or other, has existed for many generations.
From Masters of French Music by Hervey, Arthur
They also offer an opportunity of discussing a question over which there has been much controversy—viz., the position occupied by so-called "programme music" in contradistinction to "absolute music."
From Masters of French Music by Hervey, Arthur
Berlioz had been the founder of programme music, and his leading works had been produced during the second quarter of the century, but their full force was not recognized until later.
From A Popular History of the Art of Music From the Earliest Times Until the Present by Mathews, W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock)
It is this: Chopin did not care for programme music, though more than one of his compositions, full of expression and character, may be included under that name.
From Chopin : the Man and His Music by Huneker, James
His symphonies belong to what has been called, for want of a better name, "programme music," or music which needs the key of the story or legend to explain and justify the composition.
From Great Violinists And Pianists by Ferris, George T. (George Titus)
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