Event 001 / 180
Belly Laugh
Deep, loud, uninhibited, and rhythmic laughter from the diaphragm.
Contents
How to identify and describe an eventLaughter · entries 001–015Crying and sobbing · entries 016–025Hurt, strain and discomfort · entries 026–035Startle and fright · entries 036–045Hostility and annoyance · entries 046–055Surprise, understanding and doubt · entries 056–065Aversion and disgust · entries 066–075Comfort, relief and celebration · entries 076–084Bodily and sleep-related sounds · entries 085–094Conversation, mouth and airflow sounds · entries 095–118Forceful cries, exertion and breath · entries 119–136Singing · entries 137–156Humming · entries 157–168Whistling · entries 169–180Appendix I
Non-speech
events
The complete supplied 180-event inventory
Find a sound by its perceptual form, then record its timing, attribution and context. This volume preserves the source labels and descriptions while making their limits explicit.
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EVENT LEAVES
The complete “safe for work” source edition.
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READING GROUPS
Editorial navigation in source order.
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PINNED INVENTORY
Do not silently mix source editions.
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Appendix I / Reader’s guide
How to read this volume
Use the label as a retrieval aid. The annotation still needs to say what happened, when it happened, who produced it and how certain the attribution is.
Hear the event before interpreting it
A chuckle, a gasp or a sustained hum can be described acoustically without proving amusement, fear or a soothing intention. Several source labels include an emotional, physiological or causal interpretation. Their wording is retained for reference, not upgraded into a diagnosis or a verified mechanism.
| Record | Plain-language question |
|---|---|
| Time interval | Where does the event begin and end? Is the ending observable? |
| Attribution | Which person or source produced it? Could it be off-screen, background sound or a prop? |
| Audible form | What was heard: rhythm, duration, pitch, intensity, breath or interruption? |
| Context | What is established by the scene or script, and what is only interpreted? |
| Confidence | How securely can the event and its source be identified? |
Scope and numbering
SFW is the source’s “safe for work” edition label. The supplied reference lists 180 leaves. It mentions a 197-leaf extended inventory and a different public 82-label edition; those alternative inventories are not reproduced here. The 14 group headings and numbers such as Event 001 / 180 are navigation added for this reading edition. They are not source taxonomy IDs.
The inherited title “non-speech” includes interjections, fillers, singing and some signal or instrument sounds. Preserve that source scope when comparing systems; a label alone does not establish a speech/non-speech decision.
Authorship and observation connect through evidence. An Script Analysis System prompt may request “a held-back sob.” PerformanceNet records the audible interruption, breath and timing, then keeps any interpretation of restraint separate.
Appendix I / Complete reference
The 180 event leaves
The pinned source has 180 SFW (safe for work, the source edition label) event leaves and 197 extended leaves. These differ from another public 82-label edition. Below is the SFW (safe for work, the source edition label) inventory for reference; preserve a source version when translating between codebooks. Category membership does not determine exact timing, speaker attribution or whether an event occurred.
Laughter
Event 002 / 180
Chuckle
A soft, partly suppressed laugh, often with the mouth closed.
Event 003 / 180
Giggle
High-pitched, rapid, and often nervous or playful laughter.
Event 004 / 180
Snicker / Snigger
A half-suppressed, often nasal laugh expressing disrespect or schadenfreude.
Event 005 / 180
Chortle
A joyful, breathy gleeful laugh (a mix of a chuckle and a snort).
Event 006 / 180
Guffaw
A sudden, loud, and boisterous burst of laughter.
Event 007 / 180
Snort-Laugh
Laughter interrupted by an involuntary nasal snort.
Event 008 / 180
Wheezing Laugh
Breathless, high-pitched squeaking when laughing too hard to breathe.
Event 009 / 180
Cackle
A shrill, harsh, and often piercing laugh.
Event 010 / 180
Titter
A short, quiet, polite, or nervous laugh.
Event 011 / 180
Polite Fake Laugh
A controlled, brief, and socially obligatory laugh without genuine warmth.
Event 012 / 180
Sarcastic 'Ha'
A flat, single-syllable laugh expressing irony or lack of amusement.
Event 013 / 180
Breathless Laugh
A quiet, airy laugh at the end of a sentence or during physical exertion.
Event 014 / 180
Nervous Laugh
Erratic, slightly forced laughter used to diffuse tension.
Event 015 / 180
Ecstatic Howl
A loud, sustained vocalization of pure, uncontrollable joy.
Crying and sobbing
Event 016 / 180
Gentle Sob
A quiet, singular tearful inhalation.
Event 017 / 180
Hysterical Wailing
Loud, sustained, and highly erratic vocalizations of deep grief.
Event 018 / 180
Silent Tearful Gasp
A sharp intake of breath with a trembling lip, holding back tears.
Event 019 / 180
Whimpering
Soft, high-pitched, broken vocalizations of distress.
Event 020 / 180
Sniffling (Emotional)
Rapid intakes of air through the nose to hold back mucus/tears.
Event 021 / 180
Bawling
Loud, open-mouthed, unconstrained crying, typical in children.
Event 022 / 180
Trembling Exhale
A shaky, vibrating outward breath typical of coming down from a cry.
Event 023 / 180
Choked-up Swallow
An audible gulp and glottal constriction when trying not to cry.
Event 024 / 180
Mournful Keening
A high-pitched, melodic, wailing vocalization of mourning.
Event 025 / 180
Stifled Sob
A sudden, muffled, choking sound when trying to hide crying.
Hurt, strain and discomfort
Event 026 / 180
Sharp Yelp
A very brief, high-pitched cry of sudden, sharp pain.
Event 027 / 180
Low Groan
A prolonged, deep, guttural sound of dull, chronic pain.
Event 028 / 180
Agonized Scream
A loud, sustained, harsh vocalization of extreme physical agony.
Event 029 / 180
Guttural Moan
A heavy, vibrating sound from the chest indicating severe illness or pain.
Event 030 / 180
Teeth-Gritting Hiss
A sharp intake of air through closed teeth.
Event 031 / 180
Pain Gasp
A sudden, sharp inhalation specifically reacting to a spike in pain.
Event 032 / 180
Chronic Pain Whimper
A soft, continuous, helpless sound made during sustained discomfort.
Event 033 / 180
Straining Grunt
An explosive exhalation during intense physical exertion or lifting.
Event 034 / 180
Sickly Cough (Wet/Dry)
Involuntary vocalizations triggered by respiratory illness.
Event 035 / 180
Exhausted Panting
Rapid, heavy breathing due to physical depletion.
Startle and fright
Event 036 / 180
Blood-Curdling Shriek
An extremely high-pitched, maximum-volume scream of absolute terror.
Event 037 / 180
Startle Gasp
A very sudden, sharp intake of breath in response to a sudden scare.
Event 038 / 180
Frozen Breath-Hold
An audible stopping of breath and holding it due to sudden fear.
Event 039 / 180
Panicked Hyperventilation
Rapid, shallow, panicked breathing out of control.
Event 040 / 180
Fright Yelp
A short, involuntary jump-scare vocalization.
Event 041 / 180
Trembling Inhale
A shaky breath drawn in while experiencing dread.
Event 042 / 180
Terrified Whimper
A high-pitched, soft plea of fear or submission.
Event 043 / 180
Startle Grunt
A sudden, low-pitched vocalization when physically startled.
Event 044 / 180
Breathy 'Oh no'
A whispered, almost non-verbal realization of impending danger.
Event 045 / 180
Squeak of Fright
A tiny, highly constricted vocalization of sudden panic.
Hostility and annoyance
Event 046 / 180
Guttural Growl
A very low, harsh, continuous sound of deep hostility.
Event 047 / 180
Aggressive Snarl
A sharp, breathy sound with bared teeth, warning of attack.
Event 048 / 180
Frustrated Groan
A drawn-out, descending vocalization of pure annoyance.
Event 049 / 180
Enraged Scream
A loud, harsh, distorted roar of pure, uncontrolled anger.
Event 050 / 180
Impatient Tsk / Tongue Click
A sharp suction sound against the teeth expressing disapproval.
Event 051 / 180
Teeth-Grinding Sound
An audible jaw-clenching sound of suppressed rage.
Event 052 / 180
Exasperated Sigh
A heavy, forceful exhalation communicating 'I am done with this.'
Event 053 / 180
Sharp 'Hey!' Burst
A non-lexical bark to instantly stop someone's action.
Event 054 / 180
Huff of Annoyance
A sharp, forceful exhale through the nose or lips.
Event 055 / 180
Dismissive Scoff
A breathy, harsh exhalation expressing 'That is ridiculous.'
Surprise, understanding and doubt
Event 056 / 180
'Aha!' Realization Burst
A clear, descending vowel sound of sudden understanding.
Event 057 / 180
Mild Surprise 'Oh'
A short, soft vowel sound reacting to something lightly unexpected.
Event 058 / 180
Shocked Inhale
A deep, loud breath drawn in at sudden, dramatic news.
Event 059 / 180
Confused 'Huh?'
A rising-pitch, short vocalization asking for clarification.
Event 060 / 180
Awe-Struck 'Wow' Exhale
A long, breathy exhale indicating being overwhelmed by beauty.
Event 061 / 180
Mind-Blown Exhale
A lip-fluttering 'phew' indicating overwhelming new information.
Event 062 / 180
Dropped-Jaw Breath
An audible, slow inhalation of astonishment.
Event 063 / 180
Glottal Stop (Oops)
A sharp cutting off of airflow realizing a mistake.
Event 064 / 180
'Duh' Exhalation
A flat, unenthusiastic vocalization reacting to the extremely obvious.
Event 065 / 180
Skeptical 'Hmm'
A modulated, closed-mouth hum indicating doubt or active thinking.
Aversion and disgust
Event 066 / 180
Retching
Deep, harsh, involuntary throat spasms preceding vomiting.
Event 067 / 180
Gagging
A sharp, choking sound caused by extreme biological aversion.
Event 068 / 180
'Blech' Vocalization
An open-mouthed, tongue-protruding sound of disgust.
Event 069 / 180
'Ew' Shrinking Sound
A high-pitched, nasal sound of social or physical revulsion.
Event 070 / 180
Nose-Wrinkling Snort
A sharp exhalation through the nose to clear a bad smell.
Event 071 / 180
Shuddering 'Brrr'
A trembling, lip-vibrating sound of feeling thoroughly creeped out.
Event 072 / 180
Disgust Throat-Clear
A harsh, raspy sound trying to remove a phantom bad taste.
Event 073 / 180
Sputtering/Spitting
Rapid, explosive exhalations through the lips.
Event 074 / 180
Nauseous Swallow
An audible, thick gulp when feeling motion sick or disgusted.
Event 075 / 180
Cringing Hiss
Sharp intake of breath when seeing someone else experience pain or embarrassment.
Comfort, relief and celebration
Event 076 / 180
Contented Sigh
A smooth, gentle outward breath of comfort.
Event 077 / 180
Savoring 'Mmm'
A deep, rich hum with closed lips appreciating good food.
Event 078 / 180
Tension-Releasing Whoosh
A forceful but relaxed 'phew' after a stressful event ends.
Event 079 / 180
Satisfying Stretch Grunt
A low-pitched, vibrating sound made while stretching muscles.
Event 080 / 180
Relaxing Exhale
A slow, even breath out when sinking into a hot bath or bed.
Event 081 / 180
Triumphant Cheer
A loud, high-energy, open-voweled shout of victory.
Event 082 / 180
Aesthetic Coo
A high-pitched, soft 'aww' when seeing something cute or beautiful.
Event 083 / 180
Warm Hum of Agreement
A gentle, rising-and-falling 'mm-hm' showing empathy.
Event 084 / 180
Post-Thirst Gulp
The audible, satisfied swallow after drinking deeply.
Bodily and sleep-related sounds
Event 085 / 180
Genuine Yawn
A deep, involuntary inhalation often accompanied by a stretching vocalization.
Event 086 / 180
Polite Covered Yawn
A stifled, high-pitched squeak attempting to hide a yawn.
Event 087 / 180
Loud Somatic Sneeze
An uninhibited, explosive, vocalized sneeze.
Event 088 / 180
Stifled Sneeze
A sharply cut-off, high-pressure nasal burst.
Event 089 / 180
Hiccup
A sharp, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm causing a sudden 'hic' sound.
Event 090 / 180
Burp / Belch
A guttural, resonant expulsion of air from the stomach.
Event 091 / 180
Throat Clear (Mucus)
A practical, harsh, scraping sound to clear the airway.
Event 092 / 180
Shivering Teeth-Chatter
The rapid, clicking sound of teeth hitting together from severe cold.
Event 093 / 180
Sleep Talking/Mumbling
Incoherent, soft, slurred vocalizations during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
Event 094 / 180
Snoring
The harsh, vibrating, rhythmic breathing during sleep.
Conversation, mouth and airflow sounds
Event 095 / 180
Conversational 'Mhm' (Yes)
A two-beat, rising-pitch hum indicating agreement/listening.
Event 096 / 180
Conversational 'Uh-uh' (No)
A two-beat, falling-pitch, glottal-stopped hum indicating disagreement.
Event 097 / 180
Filler 'Um/Uh'
A sustained, neutral-pitch vowel used to hold the floor while thinking.
Event 098 / 180
Attention-Grabbing 'Psst'
A sharp, hissing burst used to discreetly call someone.
Event 099 / 180
Social Throat Clear
A quiet, brief 'Ahem' used purely to get attention or fill an awkward silence.
Event 100 / 180
Air Kiss / Smack
A sharp, quick suction sound made with the lips.
Event 101 / 180
Anticipatory Lip Smack
Opening the lips with a sticky sound before eating or speaking.
Event 102 / 180
Blowing Raspberries
Forcefully blowing air through closed, vibrating lips.
Event 103 / 180
Pursed-Lip 'Phew'
Blowing air through tightly pursed lips.
Event 104 / 180
Wolf-Whistle
A loud, two-note sweeping whistle.
Event 105 / 180
Attention-Grabbing Whistle
A short, piercing, high-volume whistle.
Event 106 / 180
Melodic/Bored Whistle
A quiet, aimless whistling of a tune.
Event 107 / 180
'Shush' / Hushing
A prolonged, breathy 'Shhh' sound.
Event 108 / 180
Investigative Sniff
A short, deliberate intake of air through the nose.
Event 109 / 180
Nose Blow
A forceful, vibrating expulsion of air and mucus into a tissue.
Event 110 / 180
Slurp
A loud, wet sound made by drawing liquid or noodles into the mouth with air.
Event 111 / 180
Chomp / Smack
The rhythmic, open-mouthed sound of loud chewing.
Event 112 / 180
Stress Gulp
A loud, exaggerated swallowing sound.
Event 113 / 180
Brain-Freeze Gasp
A sharp intake of air followed by a tense hum.
Event 114 / 180
Tongue Trill / Roll
A continuous rolling of the 'R' sound or flapping of the tongue.
Event 115 / 180
Alveolar Click
A double, hollow tongue click against the roof of the mouth.
Event 116 / 180
Startle 'Boo'
A sudden, plosive vocalization meant to intentionally frighten someone.
Event 117 / 180
Mind-Blown 'Pshhh'
An airy, hissing explosion sound made with the lips.
Event 118 / 180
Vocal Fry / Creak
A sustained, rattling, extremely low-pitch crackling of the vocal cords.
Forceful cries, exertion and breath
Event 119 / 180
Primal Scream
A raw, full-throated, uninhibited scream releasing deep emotional or physical tension.
Event 120 / 180
Primal Moan
A deep, guttural, sustained vocalization channeling raw primal energy.
Event 121 / 180
Warrior Battle Cry
A fierce, sustained war shout meant to intimidate and summon courage before combat.
Event 122 / 180
Power Lifting Grunt
A short, explosive, forceful exhalation during maximal-effort weight lifting.
Event 123 / 180
Heavy Exertion Roar
A loud, sustained bellow accompanying extreme physical effort or strain.
Event 124 / 180
Cathartic Primal Howl
A long, rising, wolf-like howl releasing pent-up emotional energy.
Event 125 / 180
Martial Arts Kiai
A sharp, focused shout from the diaphragm used to concentrate striking power.
Event 126 / 180
Rage Release Scream
An unrestrained, harsh scream specifically aimed at venting built-up anger.
Event 127 / 180
Primal Chest Beat Roar
A deep, resonant roar accompanied by rhythmic chest-beating, ape-like display of power.
Event 128 / 180
Breathwork Power Exhale
A forceful, controlled exhale through pursed lips used in breathing exercises.
Event 129 / 180
Sprint Finish Gasp
A desperate, ragged intake of breath at the end of an all-out sprint.
Event 130 / 180
Weightlifter's Drop Exhale
A sudden, loud whoosh of released breath after dropping a heavy weight.
Event 131 / 180
Therapeutic Primal Wail
A prolonged, cathartic cry used in therapeutic settings to release deep trauma.
Event 132 / 180
Boxing Exhale Burst
A sharp, rhythmic 'tss' or 'shh' exhale synchronized with throwing punches.
Event 133 / 180
Tribal Chant Cry
A rhythmic, call-and-response vocalization used in communal ritual or dance.
Event 134 / 180
Runner's Rhythmic Breathing
A steady, paced pattern of nasal inhales and oral exhales during a long run.
Event 135 / 180
Jumping Effort Grunt
A short, sharp vocalization accompanying a maximal vertical or horizontal jump.
Event 136 / 180
Rock Climber's Strain Grunt
A tense, sustained grunt through gritted teeth while holding a difficult climbing position.
Singing
Event 137 / 180
Lullaby Singing
A soft, gentle, melodic singing voice used to soothe a child to sleep.
Event 138 / 180
Marching Song (Military)
A strong, rhythmic, group-paced singing in cadence with marching footsteps.
Event 139 / 180
Drinking Song / Pub Singing
A loud, boisterous, slightly off-key communal singing fueled by merriment.
Event 140 / 180
Singing to Oneself for Courage
A quiet, trembling singing voice used to calm nerves in a frightening situation.
Event 141 / 180
Work Song / Field Chant
A rhythmic, repetitive singing voice synchronized with manual labor movements.
Event 142 / 180
Shower Singing (Carefree)
An uninhibited, full-volume, carefree singing with natural bathroom reverb.
Event 143 / 180
Campfire Sing-Along
A warm, relaxed, communal singing voice around an evening fire.
Event 144 / 180
Mourning Dirge / Funeral Hymn
A slow, solemn, grief-laden singing voice at a memorial or funeral.
Event 145 / 180
Lullaby Humming into Singing
A transition from gentle closed-mouth humming into soft, worded lullaby singing.
Event 146 / 180
Victory Anthem Singing
A triumphant, full-throated, celebratory singing after a win or achievement.
Event 147 / 180
Protest Song Singing
A defiant, passionate, group-voiced singing carrying a message of resistance.
Event 148 / 180
Shanty Singing (Sea/Sailing)
A hearty, rhythmic, call-and-response singing style used by sailors.
Event 149 / 180
Worship / Hymn Singing
A reverent, sustained, emotionally earnest singing in a religious or spiritual context.
Event 150 / 180
Busking / Street Singing
A projecting, expressive singing voice performing for passersby in a public space.
Event 151 / 180
Singing Through Tears
A broken, wavering singing voice interrupted by sobs and emotional trembling.
Event 152 / 180
Scat Singing / Jazz Improvisation
A rhythmic, nonsense-syllable vocal improvisation in a jazz style.
Event 153 / 180
Operatic Vocal Exercise
A powerful, classically trained vocal warm-up with scales and sustained notes.
Event 154 / 180
National Anthem (Solemn)
A formal, dignified, emotionally charged singing of a national song.
Event 155 / 180
Nursery Rhyme Singing
A bright, simple, playful singing of a children's song with exaggerated melody.
Event 156 / 180
Love Serenade
A tender, romantic, heartfelt singing directed at a beloved person.
Humming
Event 157 / 180
Absent-Minded Humming
A quiet, wandering, tuneless humming while mentally absorbed in another task.
Event 158 / 180
Nervous Humming (Waiting)
A soft, repetitive humming used to self-soothe while anxiously waiting.
Event 159 / 180
Humming While Working / Cooking
A contented, rhythmic humming accompanying a pleasant manual activity.
Event 160 / 180
Lullaby Humming
A gentle, steady, melodic humming with closed lips to soothe a child.
Event 161 / 180
Content Humming in Nature
A relaxed, peaceful humming while enjoying the outdoors or natural surroundings.
Event 162 / 180
Humming to Stay Calm (Fear)
A shaky, forced humming used as a coping mechanism in a frightening situation.
Event 163 / 180
Meditative Humming / Om
A deep, resonant, sustained single-tone hum used in meditation or spiritual practice.
Event 164 / 180
Conspiratorial Humming (Plotting)
A sly, knowing, low-volume humming suggesting mischief or secret satisfaction.
Event 165 / 180
Nostalgic Humming of a Childhood Tune
A wistful, gentle humming of a half-remembered melody from the past.
Event 166 / 180
Humming to Drown Out Noise
A louder, deliberate humming used to block out unwanted surrounding sounds.
Event 167 / 180
Humming a Funeral March
A slow, somber, minor-key humming of a mournful processional melody.
Event 168 / 180
Bored Humming in a Queue
A flat, monotonous, aimless humming while standing in a tedious line.
Whistling
Event 169 / 180
Whistling While Walking Alone
A casual, tuneful whistling providing self-companionship during a solo walk.
Event 170 / 180
Nervous Whistling in the Dark
A shaky, slightly off-key whistling used to mask fear in an unsettling environment.
Event 171 / 180
Cheerful Whistling at Work
A bright, upbeat whistling of a happy tune while engaged in pleasant work.
Event 172 / 180
Whistling to Call a Dog / Animal
A sharp, distinctive, two-note or trilling whistle used to summon a pet.
Event 173 / 180
Appreciative Whistle
A breathy, ascending whistle of genuine amazement at something impressive like fireworks.
Event 174 / 180
Whistling a Victory Tune
A confident, melodic whistling celebrating a personal triumph or good outcome.
Event 175 / 180
Absent-Minded Whistling
A quiet, meandering whistling without a clear tune, done unconsciously.
Event 176 / 180
Whistling a Lullaby
A soft, gentle, melodic whistling of a soothing tune to calm a child.
Event 177 / 180
Stealthy Whistling (Pretending Innocence)
A deliberate, overly casual whistling meant to feign ignorance of wrongdoing.
Event 178 / 180
Mournful Whistling
A slow, minor-key, haunting whistling expressing sadness or loneliness.
Event 179 / 180
Whistling Through Teeth (Cold)
A thin, involuntary, hissing whistle produced by shivering in extreme cold.
Event 180 / 180
Referee / Signal Whistle (sharp)
A loud, piercing, authoritative blast from a whistle commanding attention.