A·ma·ti (ä-mä t )n. pl. A·ma·tis A violin made by Nicolò Amati or the members of his family. |
| Amati, Nicolò or Nicola 1596-1684. Italian violin maker who taught his craft to Stradivari and Guarneri. |
Amati
n
1. (Biographies / (Italian)) a family of Italian violin makers, active in Cremona in the 16th and 17th centuries, esp Nicolò (nikoˈlɔ), 1596-1684, who taught Guarneri and Stradivari
2. (Music / Instruments) pl Amatis a violin or other stringed instrument made by any member of this family
Amati [əˈmɑːtɪ]
n pl Amatis
(Music / Instruments) a violin or other stringed instrument made by any member of the Amati family of Italian violin makers (active in Cremona in the 16th and 17th centuries)
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| Noun | 1. | Amati - Italian violin maker in Cremona; taught the craft to Guarneri and Stradivari (1596-1684) |
| 2. |  Amati - a violin made by Nicolo Amati or a member of his family |
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