Repertory

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛpərtɔri/

Definitions of repertory

noun a collection or stock of works, skills, or items that are available for use or performance

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning new songs for the choir's repertory.

A2 The theater company has a diverse repertory of plays they perform.

B1 The ballet company's repertory includes both classical and contemporary pieces.

B2 The orchestra's repertory showcases a wide range of musical styles and periods.

C1 The opera singer has an extensive repertory of arias and roles.

C2 The repertory of the Shakespearean theater company is renowned for its authenticity and quality.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a repertory

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small repertory of recipes that I like to cook.

A2 She has a limited repertory of songs that she can sing.

B1 The theater company has a diverse repertory of plays they perform each season.

B2 The ballet company's repertory includes both classical and contemporary pieces.

C1 The orchestra's repertory is known for its innovative and challenging compositions.

C2 The opera singer's repertory spans centuries of music, from Baroque to modern works.

Examples of repertory in a Sentence

formal The theater company has a diverse repertory of classic plays.

informal I love going to see all the different shows in the theater's repertory.

slang The band's repertory of songs is lit!

figurative His repertory of skills is what sets him apart from the competition.

Grammatical Forms of repertory

past tense

repertoried

plural

repertories

comparative

more repertory

superlative

most repertory

present tense

repertories

future tense

will repertory

perfect tense

has repertoried

continuous tense

is repertorying

singular

repertory

positive degree

repertory

infinitive

to repertory

gerund

repertorying

participle

repertoryed

Origin and Evolution of repertory

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'repertory' originated from the Latin word 'repertorium', which means 'storehouse' or 'collection'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a storehouse or collection of things, the term 'repertory' evolved to also mean a list or inventory of items, and eventually came to be used in the context of a theater or company that performs a repertoire of plays or musical works.