Amatore

Amatore, also spelled Amatore, is an archaic Italian term, primarily used in historical contexts relating to violin making, particularly in the Cremonese tradition. It typically refers to a member of the Amati family, celebrated violin makers from Cremona, Italy, during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The term might be used more broadly to indicate a student or associate working within the Amati workshop, or occasionally to describe a violin that is thought to have some association with the Amati family, even if its exact provenance is uncertain. The name Amati itself is derived from the Latin "Amatus," meaning "loved."