Introducing A New Way to Use IPA Source
We are excited to announce new options to make IPA Source more flexible and affordable for our users. Read our announcement about the introduction of on-site viewing and credit packs.
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For over 15 years, classical singers from around the globe have utilized the IPA Source library for preparation and performance. A trusted resource, our International Phonetic Alphabet catalog is the largest collection of transcribed song and aria texts on the web. With 15,803 titles, IPA source has done the translating and phonetic work for performers to help improve their understanding and pronunciation of foreign language texts, allowing them to focus on technique and communication. IPA Source is always transcribed and translated by hand, not machine.
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Faculty and students around the world benefit from full access to our IPA Source catalog. We have thousands of carefully translated / transcribed song and aria texts in German, French, Italian, Spanish, English and Latin. Hundreds of educators use our extensive catalog to help their students improve pronunciation and understanding. With a single subscription, your entire institution has easy access to our resource both on and off campus.
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IPA Source Statement on Leaving X / Twitter
IPA Source has always been a champion of diversity and inclusivity in the world of opera and vocal music. In light of recent events, we’ve made the decision to discontinue our presence on X. Our commitment to serving a diverse community of artists and institutions remains strong, and we’ll continue to participate on platforms that… Read More
New Features have come to IPA Source: View Texts in a Window and Enjoy Discounts with Credit Packs!
IPA Source is rolling out some brand-new features that make accessing our catalog more convenient and cost-effective than ever before! Introducing: IPA Source In-Browser Viewing With our new feature, you can now view IPA texts directly in a browser window on our platform, from any internet connected device. This feature is designed to streamline your… Read More
Effective in 2025, we will no longer offer a separate price for those paying IPA Source via EBSCO
Effective January 1, 2025, we will no longer offer a separate price for those paying IPA Source via EBSCO. We were pleased that we could offer our customers this price over the past few years. However, the lack of transparency and consistency in the fees that EBSCO charges our customers has created confusion and frustration,… Read More
About IPA Source
IPA Source is designed to assist singers with foreign language diction and communication. Our members can easily find the repertoire they need in our extensive catalog of 15,803 arias, art songs and liturgical texts in Italian, French, German, English, Spanish and Latin. With IPA Source, educators and artists can skip the translating and phonetic work and sing with confidence and accuracy.