a family of Italian violin makers, active in Cremona in the 16th and 17th centuries, esp Nicolò (nikoˈlɔ), 1596–1684, who taught Guarneri and Stradivari
2. (əˈmɑːtɪ)Word forms: pluralAmatis
a violin or other stringed instrument made by any member of this family
Amati in American English1
(ɑˈmɑti; E əˈmɑti)
noun
a violin made by the Amati family
Amati in American English2
(ɑˈmɑti; E əˈmɑti)
ˌNicoˈlò (ˌnikɔˈlɔ) 1596-1684; It. violin-maker: member of a family of violin-makers of Cremona, Italy(fl. 16th-17th cent.); teacher of Guarneri & Stradivari