Family of Cremona violin makers (5)

I believe the answer is:

amati

(Other definitions for amati that I've seen before include "fiddling Italian family" , "Famous violin-maker" , "instrument-maker" , "Italian craftsmen" , "Noted violin maker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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