repertoire

[ˈrɛpətwɑː(r)]

repertoire Definition

  • 1a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform
  • 2the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation

Using repertoire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "repertoire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The band has a wide repertoire of jazz standards.

  • Example

    She added some new songs to her repertoire for the concert.

  • Example

    The chef's repertoire includes both classic and modern dishes.

  • Example

    The actor's repertoire of accents is impressive.

repertoire Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for repertoire

Antonyms for repertoire

Idioms Using repertoire

  • beyond one's usual range of skills or abilities

    Example

    The difficult piece was out of the pianist's repertoire, so she declined to play it.

  • add to one's repertoire

    to learn or acquire new skills or abilities

    Example

    He added to his repertoire of magic tricks by attending a workshop.

  • a limited repertoire of gestures

    a small or restricted collection of physical movements or expressions

    Example

    The actor had a limited repertoire of gestures, which made his performance seem stiff and unnatural.

Phrases with repertoire

  • to increase the number or variety of things that one can do or perform

    Example

    She took a dance class to expand her repertoire of moves.

  • a small or restricted collection of skills or abilities

    Example

    His limited repertoire of jokes made him unpopular with the audience.

  • a set of works that are frequently performed by a particular artist or group

    Example

    The pianist's standard repertoire includes works by Chopin and Beethoven.

Origins of repertoire

from French 'répertoire', from 'répertoir' meaning 'list'

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Summary: repertoire in Brief

The term 'repertoire' [ˈrɛpətwɑː(r)] refers to a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or performer knows or is prepared to perform. It can also refer to the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation. Examples include 'The chef's repertoire includes both classic and modern dishes.' and 'The actor's repertoire of accents is impressive.' Phrases like 'expand one's repertoire' and idioms like 'out of one's repertoire' denote the acquisition or lack of skills.

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