Amati

/ɑˈmɑdi/
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Other forms: Amatis

Definitions of Amati
  1. noun
    Italian violin maker in Cremona; taught the craft to Guarneri and Stradivari (1596-1684)
    synonyms: Nicola Amati, Nicolo Amati
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    example of:
    violin maker
    someone who makes violins
  2. noun
    a violin made by Nicolo Amati or a member of his family
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    type of:
    fiddle, violin
    bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
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