stradivarius

/,strædi'vɑ:riəs/ Cách viết khác : (Strad) /stræd/
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stradivarius

A musician carefully tunes a Stradivarius violin before a performance.

Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • A famous Italian violin maker: "Stradivarius" refers to Antonio Stradivari, a 17th-18th century craftsman from Cremona, Italy, renowned for creating string instruments of exceptional quality.
    • An instrument made by Antonio Stradivari: The term is also used to refer to any violin, viola, cello, or other string instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari himself.

  2. Noun:

    • A violin of supreme quality: By extension, "Stradivarius" can be used as a common noun to denote a violin of the highest possible craftsmanship and tonal excellence, often used as a benchmark.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun:

    • The auction house is selling a genuine Stradivarius. (The auction house is selling a violin made by Antonio Stradivari.)
    • Antonio Stradivarius worked during the Baroque period. (Antonio Stradivari worked during the Baroque period.)

  • Noun:

    • The soloist's instrument is a magnificent Stradivarius. (The soloist's instrument is a magnificent violin made by Stradivari.)
    • For many musicians, playing a Stradivarius is a lifelong dream. (For many musicians, playing a violin of such supreme quality is a lifelong dream.)
Advanced Usage
  • "A Stradivarius of...": Used metaphorically to describe any object that represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship in its field.
    • This chef's knife is the Stradivarius of kitchen tools. (This chef's knife is the finest example of kitchen tool craftsmanship.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Strad (n, informal): A common, shortened nickname for a Stradivarius violin.
    • He brought his prized Strad to the concert.
Synonyms
  • Master violin: A violin made by a master luthier.
  • Cremonese instrument: A string instrument made in the tradition of Cremona, Italy, the city where Stradivari worked.
Related Phrases
  • Stradivarius violin: The most common full term for the instrument.
    • The museum's collection includes a Stradivarius violin from 1715.
stradivarius

A musician carefully tunes a Stradivarius violin before a performance.

Noun
  1. Italian violin maker who developed the modern violin and created violins of unequaled tonal quality (1644?-1737)

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