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About Our Company:
What is IPA Source?
IPA Source was developed to benefit singers, teachers, and all those interested in
the correct and knowledgeable performance of vocal literature. To further the
comprehension and correct pronunciation of foreign language texts, IPA Source
provides IPA transcriptions and literal translations for immediate purchase and
download. For more information, read the About Us page.
Who manages IPA Source?
IPA Source was founded in 2003 by a professional singer and educator.
For more information, read the About Us page.
How does IPA Source's protect my privacy?
Your privacy and the protection of your confidential information is very
important to IPA Source. Rest assured, we never divulge any personal information
to a third party. See our Shopping Policy page for more information.
About Our Publications:
Are your translations/transcriptions original and legal
editions?
Yes. All translations/transcriptions found on this site are our own unique
editions and are not copied from other sources. Only works that are in the
public domain or works for which we have permission from the copyright holder
are presented on these pages. We are the authors, editors, and publishers and
hold all copyrights to the IPA transcriptions and literal translations. For more
information, please see our Legal Notice.
Your IPA transcriptions are different from what I learned.
Although phoneticians follow certain conventions in creating transcriptions
they don't always agree-especially when dealing with transcriptions intended
for singing. It is not unusual when comparing transcriptions from two sources that
they differ slightly. In order to avoid the question of the individual
preference of one phonetician over another, the transcriptions found on IPA
Source conform to the accepted
transcription practices of the most highly respected dictionaries of each
language. For more discussion on this issue, please see our
Diction Help pages.
Why are there no poetic/recital program translations on
your site?
The primary aim of IPA Source is to provide IPA transcriptions and
literal translations of songs and arias of foreign
language texts. Occasionally, an idiomatic translation of a line is given if the
meaning is not clear from the literal translation. It is our belief that only
when a singer understands the precise meaning of each word will he or she be
able to interpret the true meaning of the poem and imbue each syllable with its
correct emotional content. Poetic translations do not specifically link meaning
with the sound of the syllable. Since poetic translation can easily be found
elsewhere on the web and are therefore not include on this site. For an
extensive collection of translations suitable for recital programs, visit The
Lied and Art Song Texts Page at
www.lieder.net.
About Transcription/Translation Downloads and Print Outs:
How does IPA Source work?
After locating one of the thousands of unique transcriptions/translations by
its title, you will have the opportunity to view a sample file to make sure you
have the correct text. If you would like to purchase the file, add it to your shopping cart
and proceed to the checkout. After completing the purchase process, your documents
may be downloaded directly from the site For step-by-step instructions on using our site,
please see the Using IPA Source page.
What IPA font do you use and do I need to have the IPA
font installed on my computer?
The IPA font used in our transcriptions is the SILSophia (IPA93) font available
for free download from SIL International. Since the IPA font is embedded in
all Adobe PDF files,
you do not need to have the font installed on your computer to view or print our
documents.
How are the transcriptions/translations packaged?
All transcriptions/translations pages are presented in the Adobe PDF file
format with the special IPA font from
SIL International
embedded in each document. Use of this site requires the free Adobe Acrobat
Reader (version 6.0 or higher). Download instructions can be found on our
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If the Adobe Reader program is installed on
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will need to download the Reader. A copy of the Reader can be downloaded from our site from
our Adobe Help page.
Why doesn't the PDF sample show up after I click on a
song title?
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See our Adobe Help page for more information.
I have Adobe Reader installed on my
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After I have finshed the purchase process, where are my files?
After you purchase is completed, you will receive a confirmation
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History page found linked from your Account Page.
You will be able to download your purchased files for 7 days after
the original transaction. If you have problems with your owder,
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If you still have trouble, be sure to have installed the latest version of the
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Contact Us.
The IPA symbols are visible on my computer screen but
they print out as boxes. Why?
This is a rare but very tricky type of error that can stem from a number of
reasons mostly related to compatibility issues with older computer systems. The
best solution is to download the newest version of the Adobe Reader available
directly from Adobe
even if you already have a 6.0 or better Reader installed on your computer.
Sometimes the reinstallation of the program will remove the conflict from your
system. If the problem persists, Contact Us and we will
help you find a solution.
About Payment:
How do I pay for the transcriptions.
You have two options. You may purchase a subscription and have unlimited
access to the entire collection for the duration of your subscription or pay for
each file separately. Purchasing individual files makes sense for those who only
need a few translations now and are not sure what they may need later in the
year. If you find yourself coming back to IPA Source several times a month, then
a subscription is right for you.
What payment methods are available?
IPA Source accepts uses PayPal for all payments. At IPA Source you may pay using all major credit/debit cards: (VISA, MC,
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How will my purchase get charged to my credit card account?
IPA Source currently utilizes Paypal to
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IPA Source transmits credit/debit card using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to encrypt and decrypt user page requests, as well as the pages that are
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than adequate security for commercial purposes, and is the de facto standard for
transactional websites.
Can IPA Source issue a refund?
In common with all online service suppliers, all sales of PDF files
are final. However, a refund to customers who report irresolvable receipt or
printing problems may be issued if the receipt/printing issue cannot be resolved
within 48 hours. For a complete overview
of our Refund Policy, see the Shopping Policies page.
Why are there no shipping charges? What about taxes?
Since we sell only digital products for internet delivery, no shipping
charges are necessary. You buy, receive, and print your files in a matter of
minutes! Our editions are pure digital which print out in the highest of
quality. Ohio tax laws require that sales taxes be collected for those customers
whose credit card mailing address is in the state of Ohio.
Support:
What kind of support does IPA Source offer?
IPA Source provides complete customer support on both technical issues and
in searching out new translations or transcriptions not available on our site
because of copyright or language restrictions. Just
Contact Us and we will get
back to you with a quick response.
How can I request support?
Nothing could be easier. Just click on the Contact Us link on every page of the IPA Source website to send an email requesting support.
I completed the purchase process, how do I retrieve my
transcriptions/translations?
If you have purchased a subscription, files are available for immediate
download. For non-subscription users, once you have completed the purchase process
the files you will be given the oportunity to download the files directly from
the order confirmation page or from your Order
History page (found
linked from your
Account Page) for up to 7 days. If you
encounter any problems, Contact Us and we will work
with you to solve the problem. Please include your seven digit order ID number and
the date of purchase with
your inquiry.
Is there any warranty on purchased
files?
IPA Source guarantees that its PDF files are free from viruses and will provide a high quality print.
Although all effort is take in proofreading the texts, no warranty on the
complete accuracy of every single character is given. If for some reason the
files do not live up to your expectations,
Contact Us and we will
work with you to resolve the issue or refund your purchase price. For a complete overview
of our Refund policy, see the Shopping Policies page. Should the
customer encounter problems of any other nature, IPA Source cannot be held
accountable.
I accidentally deleted the PDF files I purchased, can I
have them resent?
Nothing could be more simple! If you have purchased a subscription, our
complete library will continue to be available to you for as long as your
subscription is active, just download the file again. For files that have been
purchased individually, go to your "Order History" (linked from your
Account Page) where you will be able to download the files for up to 7 days.
The Catalog:
Is there a print version of the "Catalog"?
Absolutely! The
Printed Catalog is updated each month. You can find
a
link to it on the home page in the "Resources" box on the right.
How can I obtain a transcription/translation not listed
in the "Catalog"?
Make a request using Contact Us tab at the top of the page. IPA Source will
then determine whether it is feasible to add the requested text to the on-line
catalog and contact you when it is ready.
How do you decide which texts to offer?
Our first criteria is the availability of the musical scores. By comparing
the contents of the most popular anthologies we have come up with a list of the
texts most
often used. The second greatest source comes from singers around the world
in the form of your requests. In the past we have been able to provide a quick
turnaround-sometimes in the same day! You may make a text request by using
Contact Us
tab at the top of the page.
Why don't you offer texts in all languages?
The world of art song and opera literature is vast and finding qualified
translators experienced in the needs of vocalists and well versed in IPA is
difficult. Plans are being made
to include repertoire in more languages from experts in each
field. Stay in touch for future announcements.
Will you be offering full opera libretti in the future?
Full libretti are beyond the scope of this website. Although we may make
individual ensembles available from time to time, there is no plan to add entire
opera libretti to the site.
Will you be offering choral literature on the site?
Although solo oratorio arias and occasionally the major works from which
they are taken can be found on our site, translations/transcriptions of choral
literature is beyond the scope of IPA Source. Please
Contact Us
us for more information on specific requests.
Why are the works of some contemporary song composers
included but the arias from Turandot are missing?
It is all about the publishing date of the text of the work. Many
contemporary composers set texts that were published before 1923. In these cases, the music
of the composer is under copyright but the text is in the public domain
according to US law. Turandot did not premier
until 1926; neither the music nor the text may be printed without the permission
of the publisher, Casa Ricordi.
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