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repertoires

Meanings
  • noun

    A collection or repository of knowledge, skills, or artistic performances.

    - "The orchestra had a vast repertoire of classical music."
    - "The lawyer had an impressive repertoire of legal arguments."
Rhymes
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rehearsal , repository , herb garden , terrify
Homonyms
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  1. repertoire (French) : A directory or list.

  2. repertoire (English) : A collection or repository of knowledge, skills, or artistic performances.

Homophones
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  1. repair (English) : To mend or fix something that is broken.

  2. repertoire (English) : A collection or repository of knowledge, skills, or artistic performances.

Variants
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repertoire , repertoires
Forms
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repertoires, repertoire's, repertoires'

Etymology
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From the French word 'répertoire', meaning 'repository' or 'directory'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'repertoire' comes from the French word 'répertoire', which means 'repository' or 'directory'.

  2. The term 'repertoire' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

  3. The largest known repertoire of classical music contains over 12,000 pieces.

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  1. canon: A collection of works that are considered to be of exceptional importance or quality in a particular field or genre.

  2. repertory: A company of actors that performs a regular repertoire of plays.

Quotes
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  1. In later years, he sang in English and expanded his "repertoire" to include rhythm and blues, rock and even skiffle music.

    - John Swenson,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},14 Oct. 1993

  2. Jackson is best known for a career that included radio and television concerts and a "repertoire" that leaned heavily upon songs such as "Amazing Grace" and "The Day is Past and Gone."

    - Leslie Williams,{it}(New Orleans) Times-Picayune{/it},12 May 1993

  3. Grenadine … is bright red in color and has a sweet, fresh flavor. It is completely non-alcoholic, but plays an essential part in any good barman's "repertoire".

    - {it}The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings{/it},1992

  4. Like resident stock companies, they presented a number of plays in "repertoire"; the genre of the programs tended to vary, although there seemed to be a preference for popular melodramas …

    - George Mann,{it}Theatre Lethbridge{/it},1993

  5. The fiery orators taking their turn at the microphone wore work shirts and overalls. The college choir sang a "repertoire" of early Joan Baez.

    - John Krich,{it}Music in Every Room{/it},1984
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Repertoires have been used throughout history in various fields, including music, theatre, and literature. For example, Shakespeare's plays are considered part of the English literary repertoire.

How to Memorize "repertoires"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize repertoires, visualize each piece or performance in your mind. Imagine yourself performing it perfectly.
    - Break down complex pieces into smaller sections and visualize each section separately.
    - Use mental imagery to associate each piece with a specific location or object.

  2. associate

    - Associate each piece or performance with a specific person, place, or thing to help remember it.
    - Create a story or narrative that connects all of the pieces in the repertoire.
    - Use mnemonic devices such as acronyms or rhymes to help remember the order of the pieces.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the PEG system (Person, Event, Gesture) to help remember new information.
    - Create acronyms or acrostics to help remember complex information.
    - Use the method of loci (memory palace) to help remember long lists or sequences.

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