Repertoire
/ˈrɛpərˌtwɑːr/
Definitions
2 meaningsA collection of skills, practices, or performances that a person, group, or organization is prepared to perform or present.
/ˈrɛpərˌtwɑːr/
A collection of skills or behaviors that a person habitually uses.
The actor's extensive repertoire included Shakespearean plays and modern comedies.
💡 Simply: It's like your 'toolkit' of things you can do or know. Imagine a chef having a repertoire of dishes they can cook, or a musician having a repertoire of songs they can play.
👶 For kids: It's like a list of things you can do or things you know how to do. Like a list of all the songs a band can play!
More Examples
The company expanded its marketing repertoire to include social media strategies.
The musician had a diverse repertoire of musical styles.
How It's Used
"A therapist helps patients expand their behavioral repertoire to cope with anxiety."
"Her repertoire of jokes never failed to entertain her friends."
The collection of dramas, operas, or musical pieces a theatre, company, or performer is prepared to perform.
/ˈrɛpərˌtwɑːr/
A list of plays, operas, pieces, or roles a company or performer is prepared to perform.
The orchestra is expanding its repertoire to include pieces by new composers.
💡 Simply: It’s the 'menu' of performances a theater group or musician has ready to go. If you are going to a concert, the musician has a repertoire of songs.
👶 For kids: It's like a list of plays or songs that a group can perform for you.
More Examples
The singer's repertoire included jazz standards and popular ballads.
The theater group had an extensive repertoire of plays.
How It's Used
"The ballet company's repertoire included both classical and contemporary works."
"The theatre group staged a new play to add to their repertoire."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From French répertoire, from Late Latin repertorium ('inventory, list'), from Latin reperire ('to find out, discover').
Originally used in the context of theatrical productions to denote a collection of plays.
Memory tip
Think of a 'report' of 'parts' or 'things' ready to go. This is your 'repertoire'.
Word Origin
"inventory"