Gamut Definition

gamut
noun
  1. a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
  2. the entire scale of musical notes

"Gamut" in song lyrics

See how gamut is used in real songs:

  • "the gamut"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sentence with gamut"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gamut"

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