Description
Music and dance
Book summary
This specialized catalog offers an exhaustive compilation of musical and dance heritage in Spain. Across its 391 pages, the reader will find a detailed classification of musical groups, composers, and essential bibliographies, presented in three languages: Spanish, French, and German. It is a fundamental reference work for researchers, libraries, and sector professionals, providing access to a systematic and organized register of documentary sources in the field of performing arts.
What is it about?
The work is presented as a documentary catalog that systematizes information regarding music and dance in the Spanish context. It includes a detailed register of composers and musicians, as well as specific bands and musical groups, offering reference bibliographic and cataloging data. The content covers both musical tradition and choreographic manifestations, providing a useful resource for locating primary and secondary sources. The trilingual edition (Spanish, French, and German) expands its scope and accessibility for the international academic community.
Main topics
- Catalog of Spanish composers and musicians
- Register of specific bands and musical groups
- Specialized bibliographies on music and dance
- Documentation on dance heritage in Spain
- Cataloging sources for performing arts research
Who is it recommended for?
This catalog is aimed at researchers, musicologists, librarians, documentalists, and performing arts professionals who require a rigorous reference source on music and dance in Spain. It is also of interest to undergraduate and graduate students in artistic and humanistic disciplines, as well as cultural institutions that need a reference resource for the cataloging and study of musical and choreographic heritage.
What this book provides
- Access to a systematic and organized register of documentary sources on music and dance in Spain.
- Trilingual information that facilitates international consultation and data comparison.
- An effective work tool for locating composers, musical groups, and specialized bibliography.
- A reference resource for academic research and collection management in libraries and documentation centers.
Technical specifications
- Author: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: DANCE, COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS, SPECIFIC BANDS AND GROUPS, BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CATALOGS
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 1985
- Number of pages: 391
- Weight: 1460 g
Editorial assessment
This is a specialized reference work of an eminently documentary nature that fills a gap in the cataloging of music and dance in Spain. Its trilingual approach and exhaustiveness make it a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the cultural sector. Although it was published in 1985, it remains a useful starting point for locating historical and bibliographic sources in this field.

