Repertorio

Repertorio is a term used to describe the complete set or stock of works, pieces, routines, or skills that a person, group, or organization can draw upon. It can refer to a catalog of published items or to the practical range of abilities a professional has mastered. The word originates from the French répertoire, from Latin repertorium, meaning a catalog or inventory.

In the performing arts, repertorio is most commonly applied to the collection of works that a musician, singer, dancer, or theater company can perform with competence. A pianist’s or a singer’s repertoire includes pieces from different periods and genres, while a theater company maintains an operatic or dramatic repertoire that it can stage. The repertoire may be expanded or revised over time through new commissions, practice, or audience demand, and it is often curated for a specific season or program.

Beyond the arts, repertorio can refer to the range of techniques, tools, or resources available to an individual or organization. For example, teachers may develop a repertoire of instructional strategies, while professionals in other fields maintain a set of methods or interventions they can employ. In everyday language, it can simply denote the inventory of things a person is capable of doing or presenting.

See also: repertoire, repertory.