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repertoire

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Illustration of "repertoire": A repertoire is the complete list or collection of skills, songs, plays, or techniques that a person

What does "repertoire" mean?

A repertoire is the complete list or collection of skills, songs, plays, or techniques that a person or a group is prepared to perform. Think of it as an actor's mental "toolbox" or a musician's setlist that they have mastered and can call upon at any moment. While it is most commonly used in the context of performing arts, it is also frequently used metaphorically to describe a person's range of abilities or behaviors. You might say someone has a "wide repertoire of jokes" or that a chef has a "varied repertoire of pasta dishes," suggesting a breadth of capability.

"repertoire" in conversation

Discussing a band's setlist

Are we keeping 'Yesterday' in our repertoire for Friday?

Are we keeping 'Yesterday' in our repertoire for Friday?

Definitely, the crowd always loves that one.

Definitely, the crowd always loves that one.

Used here to describe a collection of songs.

Talking about a new hobby

I’m trying to expand my cooking repertoire beyond just grilled cheese.

I’m trying to expand my cooking repertoire beyond just grilled cheese.

That's a great goal! Maybe start with some stir-fry?

That's a great goal! Maybe start with some stir-fry?

Used metaphorically to describe a set of skills.

"repertoire" in a sentence

  1. The pianist has a vast repertoire of classical music.

    The pianist has a vast repertoire of classical music.

  2. She added several new techniques to her repertoire of woodworking skills.

    She added several new techniques to her repertoire of woodworking skills.

  3. The company’s repertoire of services has expanded significantly since the merger.

    The company’s repertoire of services has expanded significantly since the merger.

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