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repertoire Definition

rep·er·toire (rep′ər twär′, rep′ə-)

noun

  1. the stock of plays, operas, roles, songs, etc. that a company, actor, singer, etc. is familiar with and ready to perform
  2. all the musical or theatrical works of a particular category, or of a particular writer, composer, etc., available for performance
  3. ☆ the stock of special skills, devices, techniques, etc. of a particular person or particular field of endeavor

Etymology: Fr répertoire < LL repertorium: see repertory

repertoire Synonyms

repertoire

n.

stock, store, repertory; see collection 2, supply 1.

repertoire Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • perform: He also uses them to perform a large solo repertoire of Danish music.
  • sing: The piece has appeared several times in sung repertoire.
  • broaden: Could you broaden the repertoire of your church choir?
  • expand: We feel we want to make brave, informed choices in the Royal Court that expand the repertoire.

Adjective modifier

  • choral: Over the years the society has performed virtually all the works in the standard choral repertoire.
  • orchestral: The orchestral repertoire for tenor is all too small.
  • operatic: The music will consist of arias, duets and trios from popular operatic repertoire as well as excerpts from Musical Theater.
  • classical: As well as working in the classical repertoire he is also widely known for his series of Classic Praise Cello albums.
  • symphonic: Symphony Orchestra Conductor in Residence: Lionel Friend A wide range of symphonic repertoire is covered in this advanced orchestra.
  • varied: The Choir performs 3 concerts annually with a varied repertoire from the 16th century to contemporary music.

Modifies a noun

span: The choir's repertoire spans 500 years, but specializes in costumed performances of 16th Century music, with some paid engagements.

Noun used with modifier

  • oratorio: Catherine Denley Catherine Denley has devoted most of her long and successful career to the oratorio repertoire.
  • baroque: He makes regular oratorio appearances throughout the country as well as singing baroque repertoire.
  • recital: They have also played for functions and events where small interludes of recital repertoire is required or alternatively as a background music duo.
  • quartet: For ten years he was a member of the Matisse Piano Quartet broadcasting most of the piano quartet repertoire for the BBC.
  • piano: For ten years he was a member of the Matisse Piano Quartet broadcasting most of the piano quartet repertoire for the BBC.
  • solo: He also uses them to perform a large solo repertoire of Danish music.

Possessives

choir: It is good to keep introducing new pieces in order to increase a choir's repertoire - pieces can then be performed in rotation.

Preposition: of

  • magician: A classic of magic that should be in the performing repertoire of every magician.
  • song: I have a large repertoire of songs ranging from Latin grooves to swing classics.