The Zarzuela Dictionary is published in digital and open-access format
The Complutense Institute of Musical Sciences has made public the Diccionario de la Zarzuela in a digital edition with free consultation. This initiative, backed by the INAEM, culminates four years of work and has as its main goal to preserve and extend the knowledge of previous printed editions, facilitating that anyone can explore this rich cultural legacy. 🎭
A comprehensive compendium within everyone's reach
The online platform hosts massive content, structured to serve as a fundamental reference. Users can search for detailed information on a wide variety of elements linked to the Spanish and Hispanic American lyric genre. Digitization not only protects the accumulated knowledge but also enables enriching and adjusting it over time.
Main contents available:- More than 3,200 entries detailing key composers, works, and performers.
- A visual archive with around 1,600 images related to the subject.
- Documentation on theatrical families and historical terms from the repertoire.
This project democratizes access to a unique heritage, eliminating barriers to its study and enjoyment.
Advantages of free online consultation
By offering the dictionary on the internet at no cost, geographical and economic obstacles are removed. Any individual with an internet connection can research its pages, which greatly speeds up the work of students, academics, and enthusiasts. The digital version ensures that the content remains alive and can be updated.
Key benefits of digitization:- Immediate consultation from anywhere in the world.
- Possibility to correct and expand information dynamically.
- Preserve reference material that previously only existed in physical volumes.
A resource to resolve doubts instantly
Now, questions about a jácara or a lyric sainete find answers in seconds. It is no longer necessary to rummage through heavy tomes to clarify concepts. This tool becomes an indispensable companion for anyone wishing to delve into zarzuela, ensuring that its historical and artistic legacy remains relevant and accessible for future generations. 📚