Italian violin maker, d. 1684 (5)

I believe the answer is:

amati

(Other definitions for amati that I've seen before include "Great fiddle" , "Noted Cremona violinmaking family" , "Renowned violin-making family" , "instrument-maker" , "Famous violin family" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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