vocalburst_taxonomy.json

{
  "meta": {
    "name": "VocalBurst Taxonomy",
    "version": "1.0",
    "description": "A taxonomy of 82 non-speech vocal burst categories for classifying human vocalizations beyond speech",
    "total_categories": 82,
    "source": "LAION Improved Synthetic Vocal Bursts Dataset",
    "dataset_url": "https://huggingface.co/datasets/laion/vocal-burst-db"
  },
  "categories": {
    "laughter": {
      "items": {
        "Breathy Giggle": {
          "description": "soft airy laugh",
          "group": "laughter"
        },
        "Cackle": {
          "description": "harsh sharp laugh sometimes unsettling",
          "group": "laughter"
        },
        "Childlike Giggle": {
          "description": "light playful laugh",
          "group": "laughter"
        },
        "Chuckle": {
          "description": "soft suppressed laugh showing mild amusement",
          "group": "laughter"
        },
        "Guffaw": {
          "description": "loud unrestrained laugh of strong amusement",
          "group": "laughter"
        },
        "Nervous Giggle": {
          "description": "high-pitched laugh indicating anxiety",
          "group": "laughter"
        },
        "Snicker": {
          "description": "stifled laugh often conveying mockery or sarcasm",
          "group": "laughter"
        },
        "Snorting Giggle": {
          "description": "brief nasal snort combined with laughter",
          "group": "laughter"
        }
      }
    },
    "crying_and_distress": {
      "items": {
        "Convulsive Sob": {
          "description": "intense crying with heaving breaths",
          "group": "crying_and_distress"
        },
        "Mournful Wail": {
          "description": "long high cry of grief",
          "group": "crying_and_distress"
        },
        "Quiet Sob": {
          "description": "soft crying with short broken breaths",
          "group": "crying_and_distress"
        },
        "Sobs": {
          "description": "audible heavier crying with convulsive gasps",
          "group": "crying_and_distress"
        },
        "Trembling Whimper": {
          "description": "faint cry indicating fear or pain",
          "group": "crying_and_distress"
        }
      }
    },
    "breathing": {
      "items": {
        "Deep Breath": {
          "description": "large inhalation to calm or refocus",
          "group": "breathing"
        },
        "Deep Breathing": {
          "description": "slow deliberate inhalations and exhalations for relaxation",
          "group": "breathing"
        },
        "Fast Breathing": {
          "description": "rapid inhalation and exhalation from excitement or stress",
          "group": "breathing"
        },
        "Heavy Breathing": {
          "description": "deep labored breaths of fatigue or tension",
          "group": "breathing"
        },
        "Normal Breathing": {
          "description": "regular rhythmic breaths at rest",
          "group": "breathing"
        },
        "Panting": {
          "description": "rapid breathing due to exertion or excitement",
          "group": "breathing"
        },
        "Slow Breathing": {
          "description": "paced controlled breaths for calm",
          "group": "breathing"
        }
      }
    },
    "sighs": {
      "items": {
        "Contented Sigh": {
          "description": "deep exhale expressing satisfaction",
          "group": "sighs"
        },
        "Exasperated Sigh": {
          "description": "audible breath of frustration",
          "group": "sighs"
        },
        "Relief Sigh": {
          "description": "release of tension after stress",
          "group": "sighs"
        },
        "Wistful Sigh": {
          "description": "soft exhale tinged with longing",
          "group": "sighs"
        }
      }
    },
    "gasps_and_inhales": {
      "items": {
        "Fearful Gasp": {
          "description": "sudden inhale showing shock or anxiety",
          "group": "gasps_and_inhales"
        },
        "Sharp Inhale": {
          "description": "quick breath of sudden realization",
          "group": "gasps_and_inhales"
        },
        "Surprised Gasp": {
          "description": "quick intake of breath in astonishment",
          "group": "gasps_and_inhales"
        }
      }
    },
    "groans_and_moans": {
      "items": {
        "Exhausted Groan": {
          "description": "weary sound indicating fatigue",
          "group": "groans_and_moans"
        },
        "Frustrated Groan": {
          "description": "deep sound of annoyance",
          "group": "groans_and_moans"
        },
        "Pain Moan": {
          "description": "low vocalization signaling discomfort",
          "group": "groans_and_moans"
        },
        "Pleasure Moan": {
          "description": "soft prolonged sound of enjoyment",
          "group": "groans_and_moans"
        }
      }
    },
    "grunts": {
      "items": {
        "Affirmative Grunt": {
          "description": "short sound indicating agreement",
          "group": "grunts"
        },
        "Displeased Grunt": {
          "description": "harsh vocalization of dissatisfaction",
          "group": "grunts"
        },
        "Effort Grunt": {
          "description": "short forceful sound during physical strain",
          "group": "grunts"
        }
      }
    },
    "throat_and_vocal_sounds": {
      "items": {
        "Ahem": {
          "description": "clearing throat to gain attention or show discomfort",
          "group": "throat_and_vocal_sounds"
        },
        "Clears Throat": {
          "description": "brief intentional effort to remove phlegm or gain attention",
          "group": "throat_and_vocal_sounds"
        },
        "Growl": {
          "description": "low guttural rumble conveying anger",
          "group": "throat_and_vocal_sounds"
        },
        "Gurgling": {
          "description": "bubbling sound in the throat",
          "group": "throat_and_vocal_sounds"
        },
        "Hiss": {
          "description": "sustained sibilant sound of disapproval",
          "group": "throat_and_vocal_sounds"
        },
        "Low Mumble": {
          "description": "indistinct vocalization of uncertainty or drowsiness",
          "group": "throat_and_vocal_sounds"
        },
        "Whispered Mumble": {
          "description": "very quiet muddled speech sounds",
          "group": "throat_and_vocal_sounds"
        }
      }
    },
    "humming": {
      "items": {
        "Humming": {
          "description": "low continuous vocal tone often tuneful or absent-minded",
          "group": "humming"
        },
        "Purr": {
          "description": "soft continuous vibrating hum showing contentment",
          "group": "humming"
        },
        "Resonant Hum": {
          "description": "lower-pitched thoughtful hum",
          "group": "humming"
        },
        "Soft Hum": {
          "description": "steady tone with closed lips in contentment",
          "group": "humming"
        }
      }
    },
    "coughing_and_sneezing": {
      "items": {
        "Cough": {
          "description": "sharp expulsion of air from lungs",
          "group": "coughing_and_sneezing"
        },
        "Coughing": {
          "description": "series of forceful expulsions of air from lungs",
          "group": "coughing_and_sneezing"
        },
        "Hiccup": {
          "description": "spasmodic contraction of diaphragm creating a 'hic' sound",
          "group": "coughing_and_sneezing"
        },
        "Hiccups": {
          "description": "involuntary diaphragmatic spasm producing 'hic' sound",
          "group": "coughing_and_sneezing"
        },
        "Sniff": {
          "description": "audible inhalation through the nose possibly sadness or restraint",
          "group": "coughing_and_sneezing"
        },
        "Snort": {
          "description": "quick burst of air through the nose often disbelief",
          "group": "coughing_and_sneezing"
        },
        "Yawn": {
          "description": "involuntary wide-mouthed breath showing tiredness",
          "group": "coughing_and_sneezing"
        }
      }
    },
    "whistling": {
      "items": {
        "Person Whistling Playfully": {
          "description": "lighthearted melodic whistle",
          "group": "whistling"
        },
        "Person Whistling to Get Attention": {
          "description": "serious sharp whistle",
          "group": "whistling"
        },
        "Sharp Whistle": {
          "description": "quick high-pitched attention grabber",
          "group": "whistling"
        },
        "Soft Whistle": {
          "description": "gentle tuneful blowing of air",
          "group": "whistling"
        },
        "Wolf Whistle": {
          "description": "two-note whistle expressing admiration",
          "group": "whistling"
        }
      }
    },
    "mouth_and_lip_sounds": {
      "items": {
        "Blowing a Kiss": {
          "description": "brief airy sound of sending affection",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        },
        "Kissing Noises": {
          "description": "repetitive gentle lip compression for affection",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        },
        "Kissing Sounds": {
          "description": "soft repeated lip contact expressing affection",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        },
        "Lip Smack": {
          "description": "soft pop of parted lips indicating anticipation",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        },
        "Smack One's Lips": {
          "description": "light pop of lips often from dryness or taste anticipation",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        },
        "Smacks Lips": {
          "description": "repetitive lip popping after tasting or anticipating food",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        },
        "Licking Sound": {
          "description": "light quick contact of tongue on surface",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        },
        "Spitting": {
          "description": "forceful expulsion of saliva",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        },
        "Sucking Noise": {
          "description": "soft pulling sound created by suction",
          "group": "mouth_and_lip_sounds"
        }
      }
    },
    "tongue_clicks": {
      "items": {
        "Click One's Tongue": {
          "description": "short 'tch' sound by flicking tongue off palate",
          "group": "tongue_clicks"
        },
        "Clicks Tongue": {
          "description": "distinct click by tapping tongue against the palate",
          "group": "tongue_clicks"
        },
        "Tongue Click": {
          "description": "distinct clack made by tongue against palate",
          "group": "tongue_clicks"
        },
        "Tsk": {
          "description": "clicking sound of reprimand or annoyance",
          "group": "tongue_clicks"
        }
      }
    },
    "eating_and_drinking": {
      "items": {
        "Chewing Noises": {
          "description": "crunching or moist sounds from the mouth",
          "group": "eating_and_drinking"
        },
        "Drinking Noises": {
          "description": "audible liquid intake with gulps or slurps",
          "group": "eating_and_drinking"
        },
        "Gulps": {
          "description": "short audible swallow from nervousness or ingesting",
          "group": "eating_and_drinking"
        },
        "Nervous Gulp": {
          "description": "audible swallow indicating anxiety",
          "group": "eating_and_drinking"
        },
        "Slurping Noises": {
          "description": "wet sucking sound typically when consuming liquids",
          "group": "eating_and_drinking"
        },
        "Swallows": {
          "description": "audible movement of liquid down the throat",
          "group": "eating_and_drinking"
        }
      }
    },
    "screams_and_shrieks": {
      "items": {
        "Scream": {
          "description": "loud high-pitched outburst of extreme emotion",
          "group": "screams_and_shrieks"
        },
        "Shriek": {
          "description": "sharp piercing cry typically of fear",
          "group": "screams_and_shrieks"
        }
      }
    },
    "hand_and_body_sounds": {
      "items": {
        "Finger Snaps": {
          "description": "brief sharp click made by friction of thumb and finger",
          "group": "hand_and_body_sounds"
        },
        "Hand Scratching Head": {
          "description": "rubbing hair soft rustling of fingers on scalp",
          "group": "hand_and_body_sounds"
        },
        "Hand Slaps": {
          "description": "solid impact sound of palm against a surface or another hand",
          "group": "hand_and_body_sounds"
        },
        "Slap Face": {
          "description": "sharp impact sound of palm against face",
          "group": "hand_and_body_sounds"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}