gamut

noun
UK: /ˈɡæmət/
US: /ˈɡæmət/

  1. The complete range or scope of something.

    1. The store sells the whole gamut of art supplies.
    2. Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to utter despair, depending on the news.

  2. In music, the entire series of notes that a voice or instrument can reach.

    1. The soprano demonstrated her wide vocal gamut in the performance.
    2. The composer explored the full gamut of tonal possibilities in his new symphony.

Synonyms

range scope spectrum extent series scale

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gamut" in English means: The complete range or scope of something., In music, the entire series of notes that a voice or instrument can reach..

The phonetic transcription of "gamut" is /ˈɡæmət/ in British English and /ˈɡæmət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gamut": range, scope, spectrum, extent, series, scale.

Example usage of "gamut": "The store sells the whole gamut of art supplies.". More examples on the page.