Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A renowned Italian violin maker: Giuseppe Guarneri, also known as "Giuseppe del Gesù," was a master luthier from Cremona, Italy, famous for crafting violins of exceptional tonal quality and artistic character. He was the grandson of another famous violin maker, Andrea Guarneri.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The auction featured a rare violin by Giuseppe Guarneri.
  • Many virtuoso violinists prefer the powerful sound of a Guiseppe Guarneri instrument over other makes.

Advanced Usage

• "A Guarneri": Often used to refer to a violin made by Giuseppe Guarneri or his family workshop.
  • The soloist performed on a priceless Guarneri from the 1740s.

Variants and Related Words

• Guarnerius: The Latinized form of the name, often used in historical or formal contexts to refer to instruments from the Guarneri family.
  • The museum's collection includes a fine Guarnerius.

Synonyms

• Violin maker: A general term for a craftsman who builds violins.
• Luthier: A specialist who makes and repairs stringed instruments with a neck and a sound box, such as violins.

Related Phrases

• "Del Gesù": An epithet ("of Jesus") often appended to Giuseppe Guarneri's name, derived from the "I.H.S." monogram he used on his labels.
  • The "Lord Wilton" violin is a celebrated Guarneri del Gesù.

Noun

1. Italian violin maker and grandson of Andrea Guarneri (1687?-1745)