Repertoarer

Repertoarer is the plural form of repertoar, a noun used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish to mean the repertoire of a performer or performing group. It refers to the complete set of works—musical pieces, plays, dances, or other performances—that a person or company is prepared to present. The term can also denote the catalog of works available for inclusion in future programs or tours. In practice, repertoarer describe both current offerings and potential substitutions within a season.

Etymology and form: repertoar comes from the French repertoire, ultimately from Latin repertorium. In the Scandinavian languages, the word typically takes the plural ending -er to form repertoarer, aligning with standard pluralization patterns for certain loanwords in those languages.

Usage: In concert programs, arts journalism, and academic writing, repertoarer is used to discuss an artist’s or ensemble’s range and flexibility. For example, a musician might expand their repertoar over time, or a theater company might present different repertoarer across a festival. In English-language contexts, repertoire is more common; repertoarer appears mainly in multilingual texts or when referring to multiple repertoires held by several groups.

See also: repertoire, repertory, setlist, program (arts). Note that while repertoarer conveys the idea of multiple repertoires, English discourse typically uses the singular repertoire to cover both singular and plural senses. In Scandinavian discussions, repertoar and repertoarer remain standard terms for describing an artist’s or ensemble’s works.