Guarnerius
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A person in the Guarneri family who made violins
- proper noun
- /ɡwɑːrˈnɛr.i.əs/
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Guarnerius
- The Guarnerius he inherited from his grandfather is considered one of the finest violins in the world.
Examples
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Many musicians aspire to own a Guarnerius for its exceptional sound quality.
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She played a beautiful melody on her Guarnerius violin during the concert.
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He knew well the part her Guarnerius violin had played in that struggle to save the lives of Jewish children.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
Guarneri
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A violin made by a famous Italian family of instrument makers from Cremona
focuses on the instruments being highly prized by musicians rather than origin
Giuseppe Guarneri
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An Italian maker of violins from the early 1700s known for a rich, powerful tone
refers to a family member generally rather than a single famous maker
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Guarnerius can also mean a member of the Guarneri family of violin makers, especially famous makers like Giuseppe Guarneri. The -us ending was added in old naming tradition, so calling someone Guarnerius points to a Guarneri violin maker from Cremona known for making highly valued instruments.