Repertoire

Noun

Definition: A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or performer knows or is prepared to perform.

Synonyms: Stock, Collection, Selection

Antonyms: Lack

Examples:

The pianist has an extensive repertoire of classical music.
The theater company has a diverse repertoire of Shakespearean plays.

Mnemonics:

Think of the word "repertoire" as a collection or stock of performances.

Etymology:

Origin:

French, from the verb 'répertoire', from Old French 'repertoir', from repertoir (to catalogue), from re- (again) + pertoir (a tool or shelf for storing items).

Historical Usage:

The term "repertoire" originated in French in the late 18th century and was adopted into English in the mid-19th century.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Expand one's repertoire"

Explanation:

To increase the range or variety of things that one can do or perform.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "repertoire" with "repertory".

Explanation:

While the words are related, "repertory" refers to a theater company or ensemble that regularly performs a selection of plays, while "repertoire" refers to the actual collection of plays or pieces that the company or performer knows or can perform.