User Acceptance Criteria: Adding Romanized Lyrics for Songs in Spotify
1. Feature Overview
Users should be able to view romanized lyrics alongside original lyrics when available for non-Latin script songs on Spotify.
2. Acceptance Criteria
2.1 Display & Accessibility
- ✅ Romanized lyrics should be displayed below or alongside the original lyrics when available.
- ✅ Users should have the option to toggle romanized lyrics on/off.
- ✅ The feature should be available for songs with non-Latin script lyrics (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc.).
- ✅ Romanized lyrics should follow accurate phonetic transcription rules specific to the language.
2.2 Accuracy & Formatting
- ✅ Lyrics should be properly segmented by lines to match the original lyrics’ structure.
- ✅ Romanization should be standardized according to widely accepted conventions (e.g., Hepburn for Japanese, Revised Romanization for Korean, Pinyin for Chinese).
- ✅ The system should not introduce incorrect or automated transliterations that do not align with linguistic standards.
2.3 User Experience
- ✅ Romanized lyrics should be synchronized with the song’s audio, if original lyrics are also synchronized.
- ✅ If synchronized scrolling is unavailable, static romanized lyrics should still be displayed.
- ✅ Users should be able to see both original and romanized lyrics simultaneously.
2.4 Compatibility & Performance
- ✅ The feature should be available on both mobile and desktop versions of Spotify.
- ✅ It should not negatively impact app performance, load times, or lyric synchronization.
- ✅ The romanized lyrics should be sourced from verified providers or official metadata.
2.5 Edge Cases & Errors
- ✅ If romanized lyrics are unavailable for a song, users should see a message stating that they are not provided.
- ✅ If original lyrics are removed or unavailable, romanized lyrics should not appear either.
- ✅ In cases of multi-language songs, romanization should only apply to non-Latin script parts.