What musical era was the violin created?

The violin was created during the Renaissance era, around the early 16th century, although its development continued into the Baroque period. The instrument evolved from earlier string instruments like the fiddle and lira da braccio, gaining popularity in both secular and sacred music. Its design and construction were refined significantly in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, particularly by makers such as Stradivari and Guarneri, marking its prominence in the Baroque period.