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Repertoire

Meaning in music, with examples

nounCommon term

In music, repertoire means: The collection of pieces that a musician or ensemble knows, studies or is prepared to perform, or the works available for a particular instrument or genre.

In Turkish: repertuvar

How it is used

Used in lessons, auditions and programme planning. A setlist orders pieces for one show, while repertoire can cover a much larger body of music.

Example sentences

  1. The quartet expanded its repertoire with two works by local composers.

    The group adds works to its ongoing collection rather than merely reordering one concert.

  2. The teacher chose repertoire that would develop the student's quiet playing.

    The selected pieces serve a specific technical and expressive learning goal.

Common collocations

  • expand a repertoire
  • standard repertoire
  • choose repertoire
  • setlistThe list of songs a band or artist plans to play at a show, in order. A 'set' is one continuous block of performance.
  • practiceRegular time spent playing or singing on your own to improve your skills, learn new pieces and keep your technique in shape.
  • classical musicThe tradition of Western art music, including symphonies, concertos, operas and chamber music, usually written down in detailed scores and performed by trained musicians.

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