Statements (93)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_instruments
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
classical composers
|
| gptkbp:availability |
rare
|
| gptkbp:characteristic |
high quality craftsmanship
|
| gptkbp:collectibility |
high value
|
| gptkbp:collection |
Museums worldwide
|
| gptkbp:commissioned |
16th century
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
arched top
|
| gptkbp:construction_method |
handcrafted
|
| gptkbp:craftsmanship |
handmade
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Andrea_Amati
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Italian musical heritage
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
classical music
important in orchestras |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Italian craftsmanship
|
| gptkbp:design |
symmetrical
|
| gptkbp:design_influence |
modern double basses
|
| gptkbp:exhibition |
music museums
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
rich tone
|
| gptkbp:finish |
varnish
varnished |
| gptkbp:game_replayability |
excellent
highly regarded |
| gptkbp:genre |
classical music
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Baroque period
Renaissance period 17th century music scene |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Andrea_Amati
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Renaissance to Baroque
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
development of string instruments
early orchestral music |
| gptkbp:historical_use |
orchestral performances
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Amati basses
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Stradivari
gptkb:Guarneri Baroque music |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
jazz bassists
|
| gptkbp:instruments |
various sizes
violins cellos violas basses |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced modern bass making
influential in string instrument making |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Amati_family
|
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:wood
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| gptkbp:notable_collection |
Royal collections
|
| gptkbp:notable_examples |
The King’s Bass
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
curved body
|
| gptkbp:notable_features |
curved body
scroll and neck design |
| gptkbp:notable_models |
gptkb:Grand_Amati
specific designs by Amati Amati bass King Amati |
| gptkbp:notable_players |
gptkb:Yo-Yo_Ma
gptkb:Pablo_Casals gptkb:Rostropovich Famous musicians |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Andrea_Amati
gptkb:Niccolò_Amati |
| gptkbp:notable_traits |
ornate details
distinctive shape excellent projection rich tonal quality ornate craftsmanship beautiful wood grain responsive to bowing versatility in performance sustainability of sound |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Italy
|
| gptkbp:performers |
bass line in ensembles
|
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
important for heritage
|
| gptkbp:price_range |
hundreds of thousands of dollars
|
| gptkbp:restoration |
requires expertise
specialized luthiers |
| gptkbp:sings |
accurate
|
| gptkbp:size |
large
full-size |
| gptkbp:sound |
rich and warm
projective resonant |
| gptkbp:technique |
bowing and plucking
|
| gptkbp:technique_influence |
playing techniques
|
| gptkbp:time_period |
17th century
|
| gptkbp:tuning |
E1, A1, D2, G2
E1-A1-D2-G2 |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:bass_guitar
|
| gptkbp:used_by |
orchestras
professional musicians |
| gptkbp:values |
high
|
| gptkbp:wood_uses |
spruce
maple |