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Amati

Amati

1 9.4
A violin made by a member of a famous Italian family of violin makers
  • noun
: Amati
  • The museum displayed a rare Amati in its collection of historic instruments.

Examples

  • Many musicians consider an Amati to be among the finest violins ever made.

  • She played the Amati with remarkable delicacy during the concert.

  • He played an exquisite Amati during the concert.

  • The museum features several Amatis from the 17th century.

  • Many musicians consider an Amati to be among the finest violins ever made.

  • The museum displayed a rare Amati in its collection of historic instruments.

  • She played the Amati with remarkable delicacy during the concert.

Synonyms

Guarnerius
vsAmati
1 9.9

A violin made by a member of the Guarneri family in Cremona, Italy

is made by an earlier Italian family active between the 16th and 18th centuries

Surface Forms

Amati singular
Amatis plural

Etymology

Amati names a violin made by a famous Italian family, and the family name comes from Latin amatus ('beloved') from amare ('to love'). So an Amati violin is remembered as a 'beloved' or very prized instrument.