luthier

/luːˈtiːeɪ, lyuːˈtiːeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person skilled in the repair, construction, or adjustment of stringed musical instruments, especially violins, violas, and cellos.

“She was a skilled luthier who worked on antique violins.”

Synonyms

  • stringed-instrument craftsman
  • stringed-instrument maker
  • violin maker

Antonyms

  • amateur musician
  • music critic