Table 2 Bit assignment for symbols used in the parametric prosody coding
From: A parametric prosody coding approach for Mandarin speech using a hierarchical prosodic model
Symbol | No. of symbol | No. of bit |
|---|---|---|
Lexical tone tn | 5 | 3 |
Base-syllable type sn | 411 | 9 |
Pitch prosodic state pn | 16 | 4 |
Duration prosodic state qn | 16 | 4 |
Energy prosodic state rn | 16 | 4 |
Break type Bn | 7 | 3 |
Total bit number per syllable | 27 | |