Cremona

/krɪˈmoʊnə/ noun

Definition

A high-quality violin or stringed instrument made in Cremona, Italy, famous for superior craftsmanship and sound quality.

Etymology

Named after Cremona, a city in northern Italy renowned since the 16th century for violin making. The city became so famous for this craft that its name became synonymous with excellence—a place name that became a generic term for quality.

Kelly Says

Stradivarius, Guarneri, and Amati violins from Cremona are among the world's most valuable objects—a single violin can sell for millions because of the 400-year reputation of one Italian city's craftspeople!

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