musique concrète

[ my-zeek kawn-kret ]

noun

, French.

1. tape-recorded musical and natural sounds, often electronically distorted, arranged in planned combinations, sequences, and rhythmic patterns to create an artistic work.

musique concrète

/ myzik kɔ̃krɛt /

noun

1. See concrete music
   another term for concrete music

Word History and Origins

Origin of musique concrète¹

Literally, “concrete music”