Strad

/,strædi'vɑ:riəs/ Cách viết khác : (Strad) /stræd/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A violin made by Antonio Stradivari or a member of his family: "Strad" is an informal term for a Stradivarius violin, a highly prized and valuable string instrument crafted by the renowned Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari or his workshop.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
Advanced Usage
  • "to play a strad": to perform using a Stradivarius violin.
Variants and Related Words
  • Stradivarius (n): The full, formal name for the violin, named after its maker, Antonio Stradivari.
Synonyms
  • Stradivarius violin: The full, formal term.
  • Cremonese violin: A more general term for violins made in Cremona, Italy, which includes those by Stradivari and other famous makers like Guarneri.
Related Idioms
  • "Like a Strad": Used to describe something of exceptionally high quality, craftsmanship, or sound, often metaphorically.
Noun
  1. a violin made by Antonio Stradivari or a member of his family