Repertoire
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- Also see: Repertory theater or Repertoire (disambiguation).
The term repertoire ("rep-a-twahr" or "rep-er-tor-ee") refers to a list or set of dramas, operas, musical compositions or roles which a company or person is prepared to perform.[1] The term has been widely used by musicians to refer to a musical repertoire. In some cases, the word "portfolio" is also used with a similar meaning, after an "artist's portfolio".
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[edit] Origin
The first known use of the word "repertoire" was in 1847.[1] 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".[1]
[edit] Cultural influences
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.[2]
[edit] See also
- setlist - a list of works for a specific performance
- playlist - a list of works available to play
- signature song - a musical composition most associated with a performer
