notes designed to act as guide to an audience listening to live (esp classical) music. They will inform about the sequence of music played and may give some information about the music
Examples of 'programme notes' in a sentence
programme notes
Pards tried to make amends by explaining all in his programme notes.
The Sun (2015)
These days most composers at least write programme notes.
The Times Literary Supplement (2008)
Also beware of the album's programme notes, visible only through an illuminated magnifying glass.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I glanced at the programme notes for some much-needed assistance.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He addressed the point again in his programme notes.
The Sun (2017)
Programme notes advise that the work falls into three sections.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The lack of programme-notes, texts and translations doesn't help.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The lack of programme notes was significant.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The older he becomes, the more they tumble out in talks and programme notes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But it is just not totally convincing, no matter what the programme notes say.