Assessing Applause Density Perception Using Synthesized Layered Applause Signals
A. Adami, S. Disch, G. Steba and J. Herre
Abstract
Applause signals are the sound of many persons gathered in one place clapping their hands and are a prominent part of live music recordings. Usually, applause signals are recorded together or alongside with the live performance and serve to evoke the feeling of participation in a real event within the playback recipient. Applause signals can be very different in character, depending on the audience size, location, event type, and many other factors. To characterize different types of applause signals, the attribute of `density' appears to be suitable. This paper reports first investigations whether density is an adequate perceptual attribute to describe different types of applause. We describe the design of a listening test assessing density and the synthesis of suitable, strictly controlled stimuli for the test. Finally, we provide results, both on strictly controlled and on naturally recorded stimuli, that confirm the suitability of the attribute density to describe important aspects of the perception of different applause signal characteristics.
Synthesized Layerd Applause Signals
To assess applause density perception, it is necessary to have control over as many parameters of the applause signals as possible. For that reason, we came up with a simple model which allows to synthesize applause signals using layering of individual recordings of single people clapping. Examples of the output of the applause layering for different numbers of people clapping can be listened to via the embedded audio player. Further details of the layering algorithm can be found in [1].
References
- Adami, A. and Disch, S. and Steba, G. and Herre, J., "Assessing Applause Density Perception Using Synthesized Layered Applause Signals", In Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-16), pages 183–189, Brno, Czech Republic, 2016.