cremona
Definition
Noun: 1. A city in Italy: A city located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, situated on the Po River. 2. A center for violin-making: Historically famous as a major center for the manufacture of high-quality violins, particularly from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
Examples
- The master luthier Antonio Stradivari worked in Cremona.
- Many of the world's finest antique violins come from Cremona.
- The musical heritage of Cremona attracts visitors and musicians from around the globe.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively: The word "Cremona" is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe violins and other stringed instruments made in that city.
- He owns a priceless Cremona violin from the 17th century.
- The auction featured several Cremona instruments.
Variants and Related Words
- Cremonese (adjective): Of or relating to the city of Cremona.
- The Cremonese school of violin making is renowned.
Synonyms
- City (in the general sense of an urban area).
- Violin-making center (describing its primary historical fame).
Related Phrases
- Cremona violin: A specific term for a violin made in Cremona.
- School of Cremona: Refers to the tradition and community of luthiers (violin makers) in Cremona.
Noun
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a city in Lombardy on the Po River; noted for the manufacture of fine violins from the 16th to the 18th centuries
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