Gamut
/ˈɡæm.ət/noun
A complete range or scope of something.
Did you know?The term 'gamut' originally referred to a musical note in medieval music theory, derived from the Latin for 'the lowest note,' associated with the entire range of musical expression, embodying the harmony of the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Latin
Latin
gamma
“The note G, representing the lowest note in the musical scale.”
Old French
Old French
gamme
“A scale of notes, particularly in music.”
16th Century
English
gamut
“The complete range of musical notes, derived from the medieval musical scale.”
Modern English
English
gamut
“A term broadly used to refer to a complete range or series of items or concepts.”