Stradivarius cellos
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Stradivarius cellos are exceptionally rare, highly prized string instruments crafted by the famed luthier Antonio Stradivari, renowned for their superior craftsmanship, rich tone, and immense historical and monetary value.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Stradivarius cello | 2 |
| Stradivarius cellos canonical | 1 |
| Stradivarius instruments | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Stradivarius cellos Context triple: [1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov", belongsToCategory, Stradivarius cellos]
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Golden period of Stradivari
The Golden period of Stradivari refers to the early 18th-century years when Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari produced his most celebrated and acoustically superior violins, violas, and cellos.
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Antonio Stradivari
Antonio Stradivari was a renowned 17th–18th century Italian luthier whose violins, cellos, and other string instruments are considered among the finest ever made.
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Davidov Strad
Davidov Strad is a famed 1712 Stradivarius cello once played by Jacqueline du Pré and now used by cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
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1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" (formerly used)
The 1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" is a famed early 18th-century instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, renowned for its rich tone and historical significance among elite cellists.
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1733 Montagnana cello
The 1733 Montagnana cello is a renowned 18th-century Italian instrument crafted by luthier Domenico Montagnana, celebrated for its rich, powerful tone and association with leading cellists.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Stradivarius cellos Target entity description: Stradivarius cellos are exceptionally rare, highly prized string instruments crafted by the famed luthier Antonio Stradivari, renowned for their superior craftsmanship, rich tone, and immense historical and monetary value.
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A.
Golden period of Stradivari
The Golden period of Stradivari refers to the early 18th-century years when Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari produced his most celebrated and acoustically superior violins, violas, and cellos.
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B.
Antonio Stradivari
Antonio Stradivari was a renowned 17th–18th century Italian luthier whose violins, cellos, and other string instruments are considered among the finest ever made.
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C.
Davidov Strad
Davidov Strad is a famed 1712 Stradivarius cello once played by Jacqueline du Pré and now used by cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
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D.
1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" (formerly used)
The 1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" is a famed early 18th-century instrument crafted by Antonio Stradivari, renowned for its rich tone and historical significance among elite cellists.
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E.
1733 Montagnana cello
The 1733 Montagnana cello is a renowned 18th-century Italian instrument crafted by luthier Domenico Montagnana, celebrated for its rich, powerful tone and association with leading cellists.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bowed string instrument
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historical musical instrument ⓘ string instrument type ⓘ |
| approximateNumberExisting | dozens worldwide ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Baroque period
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classical music performance ⓘ |
| belongsToCategory |
Stradivarius instruments
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linked to:
Stradivarius cellos
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| culturalStatus | symbol of prestige for cellists ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
back plate
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bass bar ⓘ bridge ⓘ endpin ⓘ f-holes ⓘ fingerboard ⓘ four strings ⓘ neck ⓘ ribs ⓘ sound post ⓘ soundboard ⓘ tailpiece ⓘ |
| hasMakerLabel |
Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno …
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linked to:
Antonio Stradivari
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| hasNotableExample |
‘Batta’ Stradivarius cello (1714)
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‘Davidov’ Stradivarius cello (1712) ⓘ ‘Duport’ Stradivarius cello (1711) ⓘ ‘Gore-Booth’ Stradivarius cello (1710) ⓘ ‘Piatti’ Stradivarius cello (1720) ⓘ ‘Servais’ Stradivarius cello (1701) ⓘ |
| influenced | later cello design and construction standards ⓘ |
| knownFor |
clarity and projection of sound
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exceptional craftsmanship ⓘ extreme rarity ⓘ historical significance ⓘ rich, powerful tone ⓘ very high monetary value ⓘ |
| madeBy | Antonio Stradivari ⓘ |
| madeIn |
Cremona, Italy
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linked to:
Cremona
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| madeInPeriod |
early 18th century
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late 17th century ⓘ |
| maintenanceRequirement | requires expert luthier care ⓘ |
| marketStatus |
highly collectible
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often insured for very high sums ⓘ |
| material |
ebony (fingerboard and fittings)
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maple (back, ribs, neck) ⓘ spruce (top plate) ⓘ |
| performancePractice | often loaned to leading professional cellists ⓘ |
| tuning | C–G–D–A (low to high) ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
chamber music
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orchestral performance ⓘ solo performance ⓘ |
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Referenced by (4)
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subject linked to:
1712 Stradivarius cello "Davidov" (formerly used)
linked to: Stradivarius cellos
linked to: Stradivarius cellos
linked to: Stradivarius cellos