Spoken Language Generation Task

A Spoken Language Generation Task is a language generation task that is a sound production task which produces spoken language utterances.

• Context:
  • performance measures: Speech Speed, Speech Clarity, Speech Volume, ...
  • It can be instantiated in a Speech Act.
  • It can range from being a Human-performed Spoken Language Generation Task to being an Automated Spoken Language Generation Task (that can be solved by a speaking system).
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• Example(s):
  • Speak this article aloud.
  • Recite the alphabet backwards.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Listening Task / Spoken Language Understanding.
  • a Writing Task / Written Language Generation.
• See: Speech Production System, Vocal Language, Body Language.

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References

2013

• (Wikipedia, 2013) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/communication#Oral_communication Retrieved:2013-12-8.
  • Oral communication, while primarily referring to spoken verbal communication, can also employ visual aids and non-verbal elements to support the conveyance of meaning. Oral communication includes speeches, presentations, discussions, and aspects of interpersonal communication. As a type of face-to-face communication, body language and choice tonality play a significant role, and may have a greater impact upon the listener than informational content. This type of communication also garners immediate feedback.

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