programmatic
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌpɹɑɡɹəˈmætɪk// UK //pɹˌəʊɡɹɐmˈætɪk// pro·gram·mat·ic
adj. relating to a specific plan or set of instructions. In music, it often describes a style that follows a strict plan or a series of specific pieces.
adj. relating to a planned sequence of actions or a specific set of instructions. In a musical context, it describes a style or performance that follows a structured, pre-determined plan.
The band played a programmatic set of songs.
The composer's programmatic approach to the symphony meant each movement told a specific story.
The festival featured a programmatic series of lectures designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the historical evolution of jazz in the twentieth century.
From programme + -atic.