GAMUT


Meaning of GAMUT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈga-mət ]

noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin gamma, lowest note of a medieval scale (from Late Latin, 3d letter of the Greek alphabet) + ut ut

Date: 15th century

1. : the whole series of recognized musical notes

2. : an entire range or series

ran the gamut from praise to contempt

Synonyms: see range

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.