repertoire
Repertoire (noun) means the full range of works, skills, or pieces a person or group is ready to perform. Example: “The orchestra's repertoire includes everything from Bach to modern film scores.”
How to use repertoire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe set of things — songs, skills, jokes, dishes — someone or something is ready to do or perform.
Word forms
repertoires plural
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The orchestra's _____ includes everything from Bach to modern film scores.
Etymology
From French répertoire, from Late Latin repertorium, "an inventory or list."
Synonyms
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What does “repertoire” mean?
The word “repertoire” means the full range of works, skills, or pieces a person or group is ready to perform. In plain terms, the set of things — songs, skills, jokes, dishes — someone or something is ready to do or perform.
How do you pronounce “repertoire”?
“Repertoire” is pronounced REHP-uh-twah (/ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “repertoire” in a sentence?
Here is “repertoire” used in a sentence: “The orchestra's repertoire includes everything from Bach to modern film scores.”
What part of speech is “repertoire”?
“Repertoire” is a noun.
Where does the word “repertoire” come from?
The word “repertoire” comes from Late Latin. From French répertoire, from Late Latin repertorium, "an inventory or list.".
Is “repertoire” a common word?
“Repertoire” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.