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Borax and alum, soaked in the wood, make it sing!
maestro Antonio Stradivari crafted legendary violins in Cremona with a mysterious sound.
maestro Guiseppe Guarneri crafted rebellious violins with a darker, more powerful tone.
maestro Instruments made by Antonio Stradivari remain the most famous and expensive in history.
maestro Drag the bow across the strings to discover how the violin creates its unique sound.
Stradivarius value: The most expensive Stradivarius violin ever sold at auction fetched over 15 million dollars in 2011.
A person who builds or repairs stringed instruments. In Cremona, Antonio Stradivari crafted legendary violins that remain the global standard for acoustic excellence.
Which 19th-century violin virtuoso famously performed on a Guarneri violin he named 'Il Cannone'?
Which family is credited with creating the modern violin design in 16th-century Italy?
In which Italian city did famous violin makers like Antonio Stradivari and Andrea Amati work?
What is the specialized term for a craftsman who makes and repairs stringed instruments like violins?
What climate event in Europe (1645-1715) is believed to have made Stradivari's wood exceptionally dense?