论文标题
声乐角色在自然和综合语音中的作用
The Role of Vocal Persona in Natural and Synthesized Speech
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论文摘要
在综合语音中包含语音角色可以在广泛的人类计算机交流（HCI）应用中具有重要意义，包括增强和辅助交流（AAC），艺术表现以及虚拟代理的设计。我们提出了一个框架，通过在合成系统中引入声乐角色的作用，以在综合语音中引人入胜和上下文依赖的表达。在此框架中，结果“语音”被定义为在语音用户可以遍历的连续，上下文相关的概率空间中存在的点。我们还提出了对声音研究和表现专家的10次访谈的主题分析的初步发现，以进一步了解声乐角色在自然传播生态学中的作用。然后使用确定的主题来告知上述框架的设计。
The inclusion of voice persona in synthesized voice can be significant in a broad range of human-computer-interaction (HCI) applications, including augmentative and assistive communication (AAC), artistic performance, and design of virtual agents. We propose a framework to imbue compelling and contextually-dependent expression within a synthesized voice by introducing the role of the vocal persona within a synthesis system. In this framework, the resultant 'tone of voice' is defined as a point existing within a continuous, contextually-dependent probability space that is traversable by the user of the voice. We also present initial findings of a thematic analysis of 10 interviews with vocal studies and performance experts to further understand the role of the vocal persona within a natural communication ecology. The themes identified are then used to inform the design of the aforementioned framework.
