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noun
A form of art music, generally without vocal parts, that attempts to convey a scene, image, or mood.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: tone painting, text painting, word painting
Antonyms: absolute music
noun
musical compositions intended to evoke images or remind the listener of events
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: programme music
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: musical composition, opus, composition, piece, piece of music
History
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Across languages
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