Stradivari

[ strad-uh-vair-ee; Italian strah-dee-vah-ree ]

noun

1. An·to·nio [an-, toh, -nee-oh, ahn-, taw, -nyaw], 1644?–1737, Italian violinmaker of Cremona (pupil of Nicolò Amati).

Stradivari

/ ˌstrædɪˈvɑːrɪ /

noun

1. StradivariAntonio?16441737MItalianMUSIC: violin makerMUSIC: viola makerMUSIC: cello maker Antonio (anˈtɔːnjo). ?1644–1737, Italian violin, viola, and cello maker

Example Sentences

Eventually, a journey with twists and turns took her to Cremona in northern Italy — a famed hub for violin makers, including masters like Antonio Stradivari, since the 16th century.

From New York Times

"The marionette is like the Stradivari of the puppet world," said Mark Mander, producer and director of Cinderella.

From BBC

The instruments — a harp by Stradivari and a cello by the master luthier Nicola Amati — appear to have been made from the same 17th-century spruce.

From New York Times

In the 17th and early 18th centuries, Stradivari created stringed instruments renowned for their craftsmanship and superior sound.

From New York Times

Stradivari's violins are known for their exquisite craftsmanship.

From Reuters