repertoire
Americannoun
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the list of dramas, operas, parts, pieces, etc., that a company, actor, singer, or the like, is prepared to perform.
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the entire stock of works existing in a particular artistic field.
A new play has been added to the theatrical repertoire.
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the entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation.
a magician's repertoire.
noun
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all the plays, songs, operas, or other works collectively that a company, actor, singer, dancer, etc, has prepared and is competent to perform
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the entire stock of things available in a field or of a kind
the comedian's repertoire of jokes was becoming stale
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denoting the performance of two or more plays, ballets, etc, by the same company in the same venue on different evenings over a period of time
``Nutcracker'' returns to Covent Garden over Christmas in repertoire with ``Giselle''
Etymology
Origin of repertoire
1840–50; < French < Late Latin repertōrium catalogue, inventory. See repertory
Example Sentences
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To be an organist, he writes, “requires being one-third interpreter of classical repertoire, one-third jazz improviser, and one-third theologian.”
"I am convinced that organists worldwide will be very grateful for this virtuoso, lively new repertoire and will perform it regularly in future."
From Barron's
They held regular dinner parties for friends, colleagues and students, and Morgan was renowned for her cooking, with a repertoire that included jambalaya, French beef stew, fried chicken and shrimp étouffée.
Needing another weapon to complement his fastball and breaking ball, his college pitching coach suggested he attempt to add a splitter to his repertoire.
The pop-classical singer will bring his soaring baritone and his expansive repertoire to the Hollywood Bowl this weekend for two shows with the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
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