What is "stradivarius"

valued type of violin, 1818, from Latinized form of name of Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737), violin-maker of Cremona, or his sons or pupils. Short form Strad is attested from 1884.

A Stradivarius is one of the violins, violas, cellos and other string instruments built by members of the Italian family Stradivari (Stradivarius), particularly Antonio Stradivari, during the 17th and 18th centuries. According to their reputation, the quality of their sound has defied attempts to explain or equal it, though this belief is disputed. The name "Stradivarius" has become a superlative often associated with excellence; to be called "the Stradivari" of any field is to be deemed the finest there is. The fame of Stradivarius instruments is widespread, appearing in numerous works of fiction.

Stradivarius is an international women clothing fashion brand from Spain owned by the Inditex group.

Stradivarius Records, Italian Casa Discografica Stradivarius (founded 1988) is a Milan based independent Italian record label specializing in early music and contemporary classical. The record label was originally based from a shop in the Via Stradivari, but the shop is now located in the Via Sormani, Cologno Monzese. The label has collaborated with the Milan Conservatory in production of its recordings.

A Stradivarius is a violin made by the Stradivari family.

Stradivarius may also refer to:

• Antonio Stradivari, the most famous violin maker of the family
• Stradivarius (record label), Milan. Casa Discografica Stradivarius 1988
• Stradivarius (Inditex) 1994, Spanish clothing chain
• Stradivarius trumpet, a product of Vincent Bach Corporation
• Stratovarius, a Finnish power metal band
• "Strat-O-Various", a song by the band Howe II from their 1989 album High Gear