A violin, viola, or cello made by Antonio Stradivari or his sons, famous for exceptional sound quality and enormous value.
From Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737), an Italian luthier from Cremona. The Latinized form of his name became the word for any instrument from his workshop.
Stradivarius violins are so prized that they're worth millions and their sound quality is literally scientifically mysterious—scientists still don't fully understand why they sound so incredible compared to modern instruments!
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