gamut

/ˈɡæmət/

NOUN

1. A complete or extensive range

The full range, scope, or variety of things within a particular category, subject, or field.

1.1. Full range or scope

The entire extent or breadth of something, including all its possible aspects, types, or variations.

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Examples

  • The singer's voice traversed the gamut of emotions, from joy to sorrow.
  • Her essay covered the gamut of historical events, providing a comprehensive overview of the topic.

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1.2. Variety or diversity of experiences and things

A broad assortment or collection of different types, qualities, experiences, or possibilities within a particular subject.

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  • As an actor, he ran the gamut of roles, from comedic to tragic.
  • The orchestra performed a gamut of musical styles, from classical to contemporary.

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NOUN

2. The complete range of musical notes

The full range of notes or pitches available within a musical scale or system.

2.1. Musical range and scale

The range of musical pitches or notes extending across a scale or the available register of an instrument or voice.

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  • The singer demonstrated the full gamut of notes during the vocal exercise.
  • The instrument can produce a wide gamut of pitches.

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  • pitch
  • octave
  • tonality
  • melody
  • musical scale

NOUN

3. The range of colors a device can reproduce

The range of colors that a device, such as a monitor, camera, or printer, can display, capture, or reproduce.

3.1. Color reproduction range

The set or extent of colors that an electronic display or printing device is capable of representing or reproducing.

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  • color range
  • color spectrum
  • color space

Examples

  • The monitor has a wide color gamut, allowing it to display a broader range of colors.
  • The printer's color gamut determines which shades can be reproduced accurately.

Related Words

  • color depth
  • color profile
  • color reproduction
  • display range
  • RGB
  • CMYK