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Repertoire: meaning, definitions and examples

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repertoire

 

[ ˈrɛpərtwɑːr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in music

A list of pieces or plays that a performer or company is prepared to perform.

Synonyms

collection, range, selection

Examples of usage

  • He has an extensive repertoire of classical music.
  • The theater company has a diverse repertoire of Shakespearean plays.
Context #2 | Noun

in general

A stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses.

Synonyms

arsenal, bank, inventory

Examples of usage

  • She added new recipes to her culinary repertoire.
  • His repertoire of jokes always makes everyone laugh.
Context #3 | Noun

in dance

The skills and techniques of a dancer.

Synonyms

moves, skills, techniques

Examples of usage

  • The ballet dancer has an impressive repertoire of movements.
  • She showcased her diverse dance repertoire in the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "repertoire" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repertório

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन सूची

🇩🇪 Repertoire

🇮🇩 repertoar

🇺🇦 репертуар

🇵🇱 repertuar

🇯🇵 レパートリー (repaatorii)

🇫🇷 répertoire

🇪🇸 repertorio

🇹🇷 repertuar

🇰🇷 레퍼토리 (lepeotori)

🇸🇦 ذخيرة

🇨🇿 repertoár

🇸🇰 repertoár

🇨🇳 曲目 (qǔmù)

🇸🇮 repertoar

🇮🇸 lagaskrá

🇰🇿 репертуар

🇬🇪 რეპერტუარი (reper'tuari)

🇦🇿 repertuar

🇲🇽 repertorio

Etymology

The word 'repertoire' originated in French in the early 19th century, derived from the French word 'répertoire', meaning 'list'. It was initially used in the context of theater and music to refer to the list of plays or pieces that a company or performer was prepared to present. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings, including a stock of skills or behaviors that an individual possesses. Today, 'repertoire' is commonly used in various fields, such as music, dance, cooking, and more, to denote a collection or range of items or abilities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,529, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.