publication date: Sunday, August 9, 2020 (part of Summer 2020)

category: Music

clue: The various instruments built by this Cremonese, most especially violins, are said to be so distinct that their sonic qualities have never been replicated.

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Denise Sawicki, and Erik Bates


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