Repertoire

A repertoire (/ˈrɛpərˌtwɑːr/) is a list or set of dramas, operas, musical compositions or roles which a company or person is prepared to perform. A repertoire (/ˈrɛpərˌtwɑːr/) is a list or set of dramas, operas, musical compositions or roles which a company or person is prepared to perform. Musicians often have a musical repertoire. The first known use of the word 'repertoire' was in 1847. It is a loan word from the French language, as 'répertoire', with a similar meaning in the arts. The origin of the word is from the Late Latin word 'repertorium'. The concept of a basic repertoire has been extended to refer to groups which focus mainly on performing standard works, as in repertory theater or repertoire ballet.