✅ Clean List of Singular, Lowercase, Paralinguistic Words
#12
by
PlayAI
- opened
Please try these list of words out to see which are working and which could use some improvement . I have left a scoring guide below. Lets make Orpheus even better!!!
🎙️ Paralinguistic Word Evaluation Table (1–10 Scale)
| Criteria | Description | Rating (1–10) | Notes / Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Clarity | Is the sound clean, clear, and free from distortion, static, or mic artifacts? | E.g., a muffled gasp or clipped moan lowers believability. | |
| Tone & Emotion Match | Does the tone of the sound align with the emotion being conveyed? | A laugh should sound amused, a sigh should feel weary, etc. | |
| Pacing / Timing | Does the sound come at a natural and contextually appropriate moment? | An awkwardly timed whimper can feel out of place. | |
| Volume Control | Is the loudness appropriate for the emotion and conversation context? | A too-loud moan may sound forced or jarring. | |
| Authenticity | Does the sound feel spontaneous and real, not acted or exaggerated? | Forced giggles or dramatic sighs reduce immersion. | |
| Context Clarity | Can the listener understand why the sound was made based on surrounding dialogue? | A gasp with no setup can confuse listeners. |
🔁 Example Evaluation (<sigh> after an emotional story)
| Criteria | Rating (1–10) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Clarity | 9 | Clear mic, gentle breath, no noise |
| Tone & Emotion Match | 10 | Sigh sounded full of resignation and emotion |
| Pacing / Timing | 10 | Perfect pause before and after — let it land |
| Volume Control | 9 | Quiet enough to feel personal, but clearly heard |
| Authenticity | 10 | Didn't sound staged — felt like a real moment |
| Context Clarity | 10 | Came after a vulnerable story, listener gets it |
Paralinguistic Word List
<laugh>
<grunt>
<shush>
<moan>
<groan>
<sigh>
<gasp>
<whimper>
<sniff>
<snort>
<cough>
<chuckle>
<snicker>
<wheeze>
<hiccup>
<yawn>
<sob>
<cry>
<gurgle>
<murmur>
<mutter>
<coo>
<giggle>
<hum>
<click>
<tut>
<huff>
<pant>
<whine>
<wail>
<burp>
<sneeze>