JP2021005114A - Information output device and information output method - Google Patents

Abstract

To output song-related information to enhance a performance effect of a song to be played.SOLUTION: A creation part 750 specifies a mode of a preceding song and of a subsequent song on the basis of information on the genre and information on the style of the songs, and selects a template sentence suitable for the specified mode of each of the songs. The creation part 750 then creates song-related information in which the attribute information, such as the year the corresponding song is produced, the name of the song, and the name of an artist is included in the selected template sentence. A control part 790 sets a music-related information output section for each of the preceding song and subsequent song on the basis of the relationship between the length of time to output the music-related information on the preceding song and subsequent song and the length of time of a non-vocal section in the preceding song and subsequent song, and performs control to change the speed, tone, intonation, and stress of a voice outputting the song-related information on the basis of the mode of each of the songs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information output device, an information output method and an information output program, and a recording medium on which the information output program is recorded.

Conventionally, a playback device for playing music content has become widespread. In such a playback device, in order to meet the user's request to know information about the music such as the title of the music to be played, instead of playing only the music, the playback output of the music and the information about the music are displayed. Some output introductory texts by voice. As for the playback device that outputs the introductory text of the information about the music by voice, various techniques for enhancing the effect of the music to be played have been proposed.

As one of the proposed techniques, there is one that introduces songs according to the type (genre, etc.) of the songs (see Patent Document 1: hereinafter, referred to as "conventional example 1"). In the technique of the conventional example 1, a music that meets a predetermined selection condition is selected. Subsequently, based on the type of song to be played, the basic sentence to be used for song introduction is determined from a plurality of basic sentences, and the song-specific information to be introduced is embedded in the determined basic sentence to introduce the song. Create a statement. Then, the voice corresponding to the voice data of the introductory text in which the information peculiar to the music is embedded is reproduced and output.

In addition, as another proposed technique, there is a technique for introducing music according to the current date and time and the current position (see Patent Document 2: hereinafter, referred to as "conventional example 2"). In the technique of the conventional example 2, the music device mounted on the vehicle selects the music suitable for the current date and time and the current position. Subsequently, the talk data containing the reason for selecting the selected song is selected from the plurality of talk data. Then, the voice corresponding to the selected talk data is reproduced and output.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-135518 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-293697

In the technique of the conventional example 1 described above, in the case of a general song, a basic sentence such as "song of XX (singer name)" is selected. For example, when the genre of the song is a ballad, "XX" Select a basic sentence such as "○○ (singer name) ballad". As described above, in the technique of the conventional example 1, when the genre of the music is a ballad, it can be said that the music is introduced according to the ballad only by introducing that the music to be played is the ballad. Absent. As a result, it cannot be said that the technique of the conventional example 1 introduces information about the music that matches the mode of the music to be played (hereinafter, also referred to as "the atmosphere of the music"), and the music to be played There is plenty of room to further enhance the effect.

Further, in the technique of the conventional example 2, for example, when the time when the song is selected is 7:00 am, the talk data such as "We will deliver this song that is perfect for a refreshing morning" is selected. Also, when the place where the song was selected is by the sea, select talk data such as "We will deliver this song that is perfect for driving along the sea." In this way, in the technique of Conventional Example 2, guidance regarding the current date and time and the current position is performed together with the playback output of the music, the attribute information of the music such as the title and genre of the music to be played is introduced, and the music that matches the atmosphere of the music. It is not designed to make referrals. As described above, even with the technique of the conventional example 2, there is ample room to further enhance the effect of the reproduced music.

Therefore, there is a demand for a technique capable of outputting music-related information for enhancing the effect of producing a music to be played. Responding to such a request is one of the problems to be solved by the present invention.

The invention according to claim 1 selects one fixed phrase from a plurality of fixed phrases based on the mode of the musical piece specified from at least one of the attribute information and the characteristic information of the musical piece, and selects one fixed phrase from the plurality of fixed phrases. A generation unit that generates music-related information including the content of the attribute information; and a control unit that controls the output timing of the music-related information of the succeeding music based on the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music. It is an information output device provided with.

The invention according to claim 4 is an information output method used in an information output device including a generation unit and a control unit, and the generation unit is specified from at least one of attribute information and feature information of a musical piece. A generation step of selecting one fixed phrase from a plurality of fixed phrases and generating music-related information including the content of the attribute information in the one fixed phrase; the control unit. Is an information output method including a control step of controlling the output timing of the music-related information of the succeeding music based on the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music.

The invention according to claim 5 is an information output program characterized in that a computer included in the information output device is made to execute the information output method according to claim 4.

The invention according to claim 6 is a recording medium characterized in that the information output program according to claim 5 is recorded so as to be readable by a computer included in the information output device.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information output device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the information output apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the music content information stored in the storage unit of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the attribute information of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the feature information of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the non-vocal section information of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the fixed phrase information stored in the storage unit of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of creating the audio reproduction plan of music-related information by the information output device of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the generation process of the music-related information of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the process of specifying the atmosphere of the music of FIG. 9 and the process of selecting a fixed phrase. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the determination process of the output timing of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the setting process of the output section of the music-related information about the preceding music of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the setting process to the non-vocal section of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the setting process of the output section of the music-related information about the succeeding music of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the setting process considering the non-vocal section of the preceding music of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the determination process of the output mode of FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining a process of setting a speed mode of music-related information in the preceding music and a process of setting a speed mode of music-related information in a succeeding music. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting process of the treble mode, intonation mode, and strength mode of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the output processing of the music-related information by the information output device of FIG.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description and drawings, the same or equivalent elements are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

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FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the configuration of the information output device 700 according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information output device 700 includes a storage unit 710, a music reproduction unit 720, and a music information acquisition unit 730. Further, the information output device 700 includes a generation unit 750, a voice reproduction unit 760, an output unit 780, and a control unit 790.

The storage unit 710 is configured to include a non-volatile storage element. Music content information and fixed phrase information are stored in the storage unit 710.

The music content information includes music content information # 1, # 2, ..., # P. The music content information #p (p = 1, 2, ..., P) includes a music content identifier #p, music sound data #p, music attribute information #p, and music feature information #p.

The attribute information #p of the music includes the year information #p of the music content corresponding to the music content identifier #p, the music name information #p, the artist name information #p, the genre information #p, and the music playback time information #p. include. Further, the characteristic information #p of the musical piece includes the musical piece tone information #p, the tempo information #p, and the non-vocal section information #p corresponding to the musical piece content identifier #p. The feature information of these songs can be obtained by analyzing the song sound data #p in advance.

The non-vocal section information #p includes the position, time length, etc. of each non-vocal section (intro section, interlude section 1, interlude section 2, ..., outro section) when the music is played. In addition, the non-vocal section information #p includes characteristic information for each non-vocal section, which is information related to securing listening in the non-vocal section. In the present embodiment, the distinction between necessity and non-necessity of securing listening in the non-vocal section is registered in the characteristic information regarding listening in the non-vocal section.

For example, when the refrain of the guitar in the non-vocal section is characteristic and the audio output of the music-related information in the non-vocal section may impair the atmosphere of the music, the characteristic information of the non-vocal section may include The need to secure listening is registered. On the other hand, when there is no possibility of impairing the atmosphere of the music even if the audio output of the music-related information is performed in the non-vocal section, the necessity of securing listening is registered in the characteristic information of the non-vocal section.

The fixed phrase information includes a plurality of fixed phrases set in advance for generating music-related information, and a plurality of additional information fixed phrases prepared in advance for generating additional information. In the present embodiment, each of the fixed phrases included in the fixed phrase information is associated with each other in relation to the atmosphere of the music specified from the attribute information of the music and the feature information of the music. In addition, the additional information fixed phrase is a fixed phrase of additional information that is not related to the content of the music, and the contents of the additional information fixed phrase include "Next, we will deliver" and "Two songs in a row. I'll give it to you. "

The above-mentioned music reproduction unit 720 receives music sound data of a music designated for reproduction from the storage unit 710 according to a music reproduction command including a playlist in which the music is listed in the order of reproduction sent from the control unit 790. Read sequentially. Then, the music reproduction unit 720 performs a predetermined sound quality adjustment process or the like on the music sound data to generate the music reproduction data. The music reproduction data generated in this way is sent to the output unit 780.

Hereinafter, it is assumed that two songs are listed in the playlist. Then, the information output device 700 plays the first song (preceding song) in the playlist and then plays the second song (successor song) in the playlist.

The music information acquisition unit 730 receives a music information acquisition command including the contents of the playlist sent from the control unit 790. Then, the music information acquisition unit 730 sequentially acquires the attribute information and the feature information of the music listed in the playlist from the storage unit 710. The attribute information and feature information of each music (preceding music, succeeding music) acquired in this way are sent to the generation unit 750 and the control unit 790.

The generation unit 750 receives a music-related information generation command sent from the control unit 790. Further, the generation unit 750 receives the attribute information and the feature information of each music (preceding music, succeeding music) sent from the music information acquisition unit 730. Upon receiving the generation command sent from the control unit 790 and the attribute information and feature information for each song sent from the music information acquisition unit 730, the generation unit 750 receives the attribute information and feature information for each song based on the attribute information and feature information for each song. Specify the atmosphere of the music for each music (preceding music, succeeding music). In the present embodiment, the genre information of the music is adopted as the attribute information for specifying the atmosphere of the music. Further, in the present embodiment, the music tone information of the music is adopted as the feature information for specifying the atmosphere of the music. Further, in the present embodiment, the atmosphere of the specified music includes "calm atmosphere", "standard atmosphere", "elevated atmosphere, so-called good atmosphere" and the like.

Subsequently, the generation unit 750 selects one fixed phrase from a plurality of fixed phrases prepared in advance in the storage unit 710 for each song (preceding song, succeeding song) based on the atmosphere of the specified song. To do. In the present embodiment, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "calm atmosphere", the generation unit 750 selects a fixed phrase of a writing style that gives a calm atmosphere when it is made into voice. Further, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "standard atmosphere", the generation unit 750 selects a fixed sentence of a writing style that becomes a standard atmosphere when it is made into voice. Further, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "a so-called good atmosphere", the generation unit 750 selects a fixed phrase of a writing style that gives a good atmosphere when it is made into a voice.

In the present embodiment, when the atmosphere of the music is the same between the preceding music and the succeeding music, one fixed phrase suitable for the atmosphere of the music is selected for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music.

If the atmosphere of the music is different between the preceding music and the succeeding music, one fixed phrase that matches the atmosphere of the preceding music is selected as the fixed phrase of the preceding song, and the following is used as the fixed phrase of the succeeding music. In addition to selecting one fixed phrase that matches the mood of the song, one fixed phrase that matches the mood of the preceding song is also provisionally selected. For example, if the atmosphere of the preceding song is "calm atmosphere" and the atmosphere of the following song is "so-called good atmosphere", the preceding song has a stylistic fixed phrase that is "calm atmosphere". Select. On the other hand, for the following music, a stylistic fixed phrase that has a "so-called good atmosphere" is selected, and a stylistic fixed phrase that has a "calm atmosphere" is tentatively selected.

In this way, when a fixed phrase is selected for each song (preceding song, succeeding song), the generation unit 750 generates music-related information by including the content of the attribute information of the corresponding song in the selected fixed phrase. To do. Subsequently, the generation unit 750 sends the information of the output time length of the music-related information generated for each music to the control unit 790. When the atmosphere of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the succeeding music are different, the generation unit 750 provides information on the atmosphere of the music associated with the music-related information together with the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music. Is also sent to the control unit 790.

Further, when the generation unit 750 receives a generation command for additional information sent from the control unit 790, the generation unit 750 is designated from a plurality of additional information fixed phrases stored in advance in the storage unit 710 according to the content of the generation command. Select the additional information fixed phrase. Subsequently, the generation unit 750 generates additional information corresponding to the additional information fixed phrase. Then, the generation unit 750 sends the output time length of the additional information to the control unit 790.

Further, the generation unit 750 receives a transmission permission command including designation of music-related information sent from the control unit 790. Then, when the generation unit 750 receives the transmission permission command, the generation unit 750 sends the music-related information specified by the transmission permission command to the voice reproduction unit 760. The transmission permission command sent from the control unit 790 may include designation of music-related information and designation of additional information. Then, when the transmission permission command includes the designation of the music-related information and the additional information, the generation unit 750 distinguishes the designated music-related information and the additional information (hereinafter, the music-related information and the music-related information). (Sometimes referred to as "output information") is sent to the audio reproduction unit 760.

The audio reproduction unit 760 receives music-related information of the preceding music and the succeeding music sent from the generation unit 750. Further, the audio reproduction unit 760 receives the additional information sent from the generation unit 750. Further, the voice reproduction unit 760 receives the voice reproduction command sent from the control unit 790. Then, the audio reproduction unit 760 generates audio reproduction data in which the output information is in the designated output mode in accordance with the audio reproduction command. The audio reproduction data generated in this way is sent to the output unit 780.

The output unit 780 is configured to include a speaker. The output unit 780 receives the music reproduction data sent from the music reproduction unit 720. Further, the output unit 780 receives the audio reproduction data sent from the audio reproduction unit 760. Then, the output unit 780 reproduces and outputs the output sound corresponding to the music reproduction data and the voice reproduction data.

During the playback output period of the music-related information and additional information, the output sound (hereinafter, also referred to as “superimposed sound”) in which the sound corresponding to the music playback data is superimposed on the sound corresponding to the music playback data is reproduced and output. It has become so.

When the content of the input data sent from the input unit (not shown) is the playback start designation of the music listed in the playlist, the control unit 790 describes the music listed in the playlist (music content identifier). ) Is generated, and the acquisition command is sent to the music information acquisition unit 730. Further, the control unit 790 receives the attribute information and the feature information of the preceding music and the succeeding music sent from the music information acquisition unit 730.

Further, the control unit 790 generates a generation command for music-related information, and sends the generation command to the generation unit 750. Further, the control unit 790 receives information on the output time length of the music-related information for each music (preceding music, succeeding music) sent from the generation unit 750. Then, the control unit 790 determines the relationship between the output time length of the music-related information for each music (preceding music, succeeding music) and the time length of the non-vocal section for each music, and the characteristic information of the non-vocal section for each music. Based on this, the output timing of music-related information is determined.

In performing the process of determining the output timing of the music-related information, the control unit 790 first sets the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music, which is the music to be played in advance, within the non-vocal section of the preceding music. Set. In the present embodiment, the interlude section of the preceding music is sufficiently long, and the time length of the interlude section is longer than the output time length of the music-related information of the preceding music.

Subsequently, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music, which is the music to be played subsequently. In the process of setting the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music, the control unit 790 first determines whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set as the intro section of the succeeding music. Then, when the result of the determination is affirmative, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the intro section of the succeeding music.

On the other hand, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be set in the intro section of the succeeding music, the control unit 790 generates an additional information generation command and sends the generation command to the generation unit 750. In the present embodiment, the additional information generation command generated by the control unit 790 is the additional information generation command of "Next, we will deliver" and "Two songs in a row." ing.

Next, the control unit 790 receives the information of the output time length of the additional information sent from the generation unit 750. Then, the control unit 790 determines the relationship between the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music, the output time length of the additional information, the time length of each non-vocal section of the preceding music, and the time length of each non-vocal section of the succeeding music. A process for determining the output timing of the music-related information of the succeeding music is performed based on the characteristic information and the like regarding the listening of each non-vocal section in the preceding music and the succeeding music.

When the output timing of the music-related information of the preceding music and the succeeding music is determined, the control unit 790 generates a transmission permission command specifying the output information to be reproduced and output, and sends the output information to the generation unit 750. Further, the control unit 790 determines the output mode of the music-related information for each music based on the attribute information and the feature information of each music (preceding music, succeeding music).

When the output timing of the music-related information and the output mode of the music-related information for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music are determined, the control unit 790 determines the output timing and output mode of the music-related information for each music (preceding music, succeeding music). In addition, an audio reproduction plan is created based on the music reproduction time for each music. When the voice reproduction plan is created, the control unit 790 generates a music reproduction command specifying the music listed in the playlist and sends it to the music reproduction unit 720. In addition, the control unit 790 generates a voice reproduction command according to the voice reproduction plan and sends it to the voice reproduction unit 760 to control the output mode of the music-related information. Details of the processing by the control unit 790 will be described later.

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The operation of the information output device 700 configured as described above will be described mainly focusing on the processing by the generation unit 750 and the processing by the control unit 790.

Regarding the output processing of music-related information by the information output device 700, the playback start designation of the music listed in the playlist is input to the input unit (not shown), and the control unit 790 inputs the input data including the playback start designation. Starts when you receive. Upon receiving the input data, the control unit 790 generates an acquisition command for designating the preceding music and the succeeding music listed in the playlist, and sends the acquisition command to the music information acquisition unit 730.

When the music information acquisition unit 730 receives the acquisition command sent from the control unit 790, the music information acquisition unit 730 acquires the attribute information and the feature information of each music (preceding music, succeeding music) designated for reproduction from the storage unit 710. Then, the music information acquisition unit 730 sends the attribute information and the feature information for each music to the generation unit 750 and the control unit 790.

The generation unit 750 that receives the attribute information and the feature information of each music specified to be played (preceding music, succeeding music) first, first, based on the genre information included in the attribute information of the music and the music tone information included in the feature information. , Identify the atmosphere of each song. Next, the generation unit 750 accesses the storage unit 710, and from among a plurality of fixed phrases prepared in advance as fixed phrase information for each song, one fixed phrase that matches the atmosphere of the specified song. Select.

In the present embodiment, when the atmosphere of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the succeeding music are different, one fixed sentence suitable for the atmosphere of the preceding music is selected as the fixed sentence of the preceding music. On the other hand, as for the fixed phrase of the succeeding song, one fixed phrase suitable for the atmosphere of the following song is selected, and one fixed phrase suitable for the atmosphere of the preceding song is tentatively selected.

Next, the generation unit 750 generates music-related information by including the content of attribute information such as the year of production of the corresponding music, the music name, and the artist name in the selected fixed phrase. Then, the generation unit 750 sends the information of the output time length of the music-related information generated for each music (preceding music, succeeding music) to the control unit 790. When the atmosphere of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the succeeding music are different, the generation unit 750 sends the information of the atmosphere of the music associated with the music-related information of the succeeding music to the control unit 790.

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Upon receiving the information on the output time length of the music-related information of the preceding music and the succeeding music sent from the generation unit 750, the control unit 790 determines the output timing of the music-related information of the preceding music and the output timing of the music-related information of the succeeding music. decide. In determining the output timing, the control unit 790 first sets the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music.

In setting the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music, the control unit 790 sets the total time of the output time length of the music-related information of the preceding music and the set predetermined time as the non-vocal section of the preceding music. Judge whether it is shorter than the time length of. Then, when the result of the determination is positive and it is not necessary to secure listening in the intro section of the preceding song, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music to the intro of the preceding music. Set within the section. In the present embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is set within the intro section of the preceding music, the preceding music is after a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music. The output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is set so that the vocal section of is started.

Here, for a predetermined time, experiments, simulations, experiences, etc. are performed from the viewpoint of preventing the vocal section from starting immediately after the audio output of the music-related information so as not to impair the user's comfort in listening to the music. It is predetermined based on.

On the other hand, when the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is not set within the intro section of the preceding music, the preceding music is based on the time length of the non-vocal section of the preceding music other than the intro section of the preceding music and the content of the characteristic information. The output section of the music-related information of the music is set to a non-vocal section (outro section, interlude section 1, interlude section 2, ...) Other than the intro section of the preceding music.

When the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is set in this way, the control unit 790 continues to set the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music. In setting the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music, the control unit 790 sets the total time of the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music and the set predetermined time to be shorter than the time length of the intro section of the succeeding music. Judge whether or not. Then, when the result of the determination is affirmative and it is not necessary to secure listening in the intro section of the succeeding music, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the intro of the succeeding music. Set within the section. In the present embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set within the intro section of the succeeding music, the succeeding music is after a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music. The output section of the music-related information of the following music is set so that the vocal section of is started.

On the other hand, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is not set within the intro section of the succeeding music, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music from the start of the outro section of the preceding music. The first determination is made as to whether or not it can be set within the section up to the end of the intro section of the music (hereinafter, referred to as "within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music").

In making the first determination, the control unit 790 generates an additional information generation command and sends the generation command to the generation unit 750. Then, the control unit 790 receives the information of the output time length of the additional information sent from the generation unit 750.

In the first determination, the control unit 790 determines the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music, the output time length of the additional information, the time length of the outro section of the preceding music, the time length of the intro section of the succeeding music, and the preceding music. Judgment is made based on whether or not the music-related information of the preceding music is set in the outro section, the content of the characteristic information in the outro section of the preceding music, and the content of the characteristic information in the intro section of the following music. If the result of the first determination is positive, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music. To do.

In the first determination, the above-mentioned determination is performed based on the output time length of the additional information having the content "Next is to be delivered". Then, when the result of the first determination is affirmative, the control unit 790 states, "Next, the next delivery is within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding song and the intro section of the following song. The output timing is set so that the music-related information of the following music is output following the additional information of "".

On the other hand, when the result of the first determination is negative, the control unit 790 can set the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the non-vocal section including the outro section and the interlude section of the succeeding music. The second determination of whether or not is performed. In the second determination, the control unit 790 determines based on the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music, the time length of the non-vocal section other than the intro section of the succeeding music, and the characteristic information in the non-vocal section. .. If the result of the second determination is affirmative, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the non-vocal section of the succeeding music longer than the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music. Set in.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 790 first determines whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set to the outro section of the succeeding music. If the result is affirmative in the determination, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the outro section of the succeeding music. On the other hand, when it is determined that the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be set as the outro section of the succeeding music, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the interlude of the succeeding music. Determine if it can be set in the section. If the result is positive in the determination, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the interlude section of the succeeding music. On the other hand, if it is determined that the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be set as the interlude section of the succeeding music, the result of the second determination is negative.

If the result of the second determination is negative, the control unit 790 makes a third determination as to whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set within the intro section of the preceding music. In the third determination, the control unit 790 determines the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music, the output time length of the additional information, the time length of the intro section of the preceding music, and the music-related information of the preceding music in the intro section of the preceding music. Judgment is made based on the presence or absence of the setting of, and the content of the characteristic information in the intro section of the preceding music. If the result of the third determination is affirmative, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the intro section of the preceding music.

In the third judgment, the above-mentioned judgment is performed based on the output time length of the additional information having the content "two songs in a row." If the result of the third determination is affirmative and the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is already set in the intro section of the preceding music, " The output timing is set so that the music-related information of the preceding music and the music-related information of the succeeding music are output in order, following the additional information of "Two songs in a row."

When the output timing of the music-related information of the preceding music and the succeeding music is determined, the control unit 790 generates a transmission permission command in which the output information is specified and sends the output information to the generation unit 750.

In the present embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set in the intro section of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the music differs between the preceding music and the succeeding music, the atmosphere of the preceding music The music-related information of the preceding music that matches the above is specified, and the music-related information of the following music that matches the atmosphere of the tentatively selected preceding music is specified. In cases other than the above, the music-related information of the preceding music that matches the atmosphere of the preceding music is specified, and the music-related information of the succeeding music that matches the atmosphere of the succeeding music is specified.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music, the music-related information of the preceding music and the succeeding music is set. In addition to specifying, additional information with the content "Next is to be delivered" is also specified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is set in the intro section of the preceding music, and the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is already set in the intro section of the preceding music. If so, specify the music-related information of the preceding music and the following music, and also specify additional information with the content of "Two songs in a row."

<Processing for determining the output mode of music-related information>
Subsequently, the control unit 790 determines the output mode of the music-related information of the preceding music and the succeeding music. In determining the output mode of the music-related information, the control unit 790 determines the speed mode of the output voice of the music-related information for each music based on the tempo information of the music included in the feature information of each music (preceding music, succeeding music). To change. In the present embodiment, when the tempo of the music is equal to or less than the first predetermined value, the control unit 790 determines that the speed of the output voice of the music-related information is slower than the normal speaking speed. In this way, by making the speed of the output voice of the music-related information slower than the normal speaking speed, the output voice of the music-related information can be clearly heard.

When the tempo of the music is larger than the first predetermined value and is equal to or less than the second predetermined value, the control unit 790 determines that the speed of the output voice of the music-related information is set to the normal speaking speed. In this way, by setting the speed of the output voice of the music-related information to the normal speech speed, it is possible to output the music-related information in consideration of the so-called music paste and listen to the output voice of the music-related information. ..

When the tempo of the music is larger than the second predetermined value, the control unit 790 determines that the speed of the output voice of the music-related information is faster than the normal speaking speed. In this way, by making the speed of the output voice of the music-related information faster than the normal speech speed, it is possible to output the music-related information with an emphasis on the so-called music paste.

Here, the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value are predetermined based on experiments, simulations, experiences, etc. from the viewpoint of outputting audio of music-related information matching the tempo of the music.

Further, when determining the output mode of the music-related information, the control unit 790 obtains the music genre information included in the attribute information of each music (preceding music, succeeding music) and the music tone information of the music included in the characteristic information of the music. Identify the mood of the song. Then, the control unit 790 changes the mode of the output sound of the music-related information, intonation, and strength based on the atmosphere of the specified music. In the present embodiment, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "calm atmosphere", the control unit 790 sets the frequency of the output voice of the music-related information to be low, and makes the intonation of the output voice of the music-related information normal. , Determine to make the end of the output audio of music-related information slightly weaker. By setting the output mode of the music-related information in this way, it is possible to output the music-related information that matches the music in the "calm atmosphere".

Further, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "standard atmosphere", the control unit 790 sets the frequency of the output voice of the music-related information to the standard, makes the intonation of the output voice of the music-related information normal, and makes the music. Output of related information Decide not to change the strength at the end of the voice. By setting the output mode of the music-related information in this way, it is possible to output the music-related information that matches the music in the "standard atmosphere".

Further, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "a so-called good atmosphere", the control unit 790 sets the frequency of the output voice of the music-related information to be high, and raises the intonation of the output voice of the music-related information. , Output music-related information Decide to make it slightly stronger at the end of the audio. By setting the output mode of the music-related information in this way, it is possible to output the music-related information that matches the music of the "so-called good atmosphere".

In the present embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set in the intro section of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the music differs between the preceding music and the succeeding music, the succeeding music The output mode of the music-related information of the preceding music is set to be the same as the output mode of the music-related information of the preceding music.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the output time length of the music-related information is changed by the process of determining the output mode of the music-related information, the control unit 790 sets the output time length of the changed music-related information. Based on this, the setting process of the output section of the music-related information is performed again.

When the output timing of the music-related information and the output mode of the music-related information for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music are determined in this way, the control unit 790 creates an audio reproduction plan including the contents of the determined output timing and the output mode. When the control unit 790 creates the voice reproduction plan, the control unit 790 generates a music reproduction command and sends it to the music reproduction unit 720. In addition, the control unit 790 generates a voice reproduction command according to the voice reproduction plan and sends it to the voice reproduction unit 760 to control the output mode of the music-related information.

When the music reproduction unit 720 receives the music reproduction command sent from the control unit 790, the music reproduction unit 720 sequentially reads the music sound data of the music designated for reproduction according to the playlist from the storage unit 710, and adjusts the sound quality to the music sound data. Performs processing and the like to generate music reproduction data. Then, the music reproduction unit 720 sends the generated music reproduction data to the output unit 780.

Upon receiving the voice reproduction command sent from the control unit 790, the voice reproduction unit 760 generates audio reproduction data of music-related information in a mode according to the voice reproduction command. Then, the voice reproduction unit 760 sends the generated voice reproduction data to the output unit 780.

As a result, the output unit 780 reproduces and outputs the music sound based on the music reproduction data and the sound based on the audio reproduction data. In the voice output period based on the voice reproduction data, the output unit 780 outputs a superimposed sound in which the sound based on the music reproduction data is superimposed on the music sound based on the music reproduction data.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the generation unit 750 uses the genre information included in the attribute information of the music and the music tone information included in the feature information for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music designated to be played. Identify the mood of the song. Next, the generation unit 750 selects one fixed phrase suitable for the atmosphere of the specified musical piece from a plurality of fixed phrases prepared in advance in the storage unit 710 for each song. Then, the generation unit 750 generates music-related information by including the content of attribute information such as the year of production of the corresponding music, the music name, and the artist name in one selected fixed phrase. Therefore, it is possible to generate music-related information that matches the atmosphere of the preceding music and the succeeding music.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music based on the relationship between the output time length of the music-related information and the time length of the non-vocal section of the music. Set to non-vocal section. For this reason, the audio output of the music-related information and the vocal audio output of the music are not overlapped, so that the audio of the music-related information and the vocal audio cannot be heard, and the effect of producing the music to be played back is prevented. Can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control unit 790 does not set an output section of music-related information in the non-vocal section where it is necessary to secure listening for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music. Therefore, when the reproduced portion in the non-vocal section produces the atmosphere of the music, it is possible to prevent the atmosphere of the music from being impaired.

Further, in the present embodiment, when setting the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music, the control unit 790 first, if the output section can be set within the intro section of the succeeding music, the following music. The output section of the music-related information is set within the intro section of the following music. Therefore, at the start of playback of the succeeding music, it is possible to output the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be set within the intro section of the succeeding music, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music in advance. The first determination is made as to whether or not it can be set within the continuous section between the outro section of the music and the intro section of the following music. Then, when the result of the first determination is affirmative, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music. Set. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music immediately before the start of playback of the succeeding music.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the first determination is negative, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the non-vocal section including the outro section and the interlude section of the succeeding music. The second determination is made as to whether or not the setting can be made within. Then, when the result of the second determination is affirmative, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the non-vocal section excluding the intro section of the succeeding music. Therefore, even if the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be output at the start of playback of the succeeding music or immediately before the start, the music-related information of the succeeding music is supported in the non-vocal section of the succeeding music. It can output audio.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the second determination is negative, the control unit 790 can set the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the intro section of the preceding music. 3 Make a judgment. Then, when the result of the third determination is affirmative, the control unit 790 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the intro section of the preceding music. Therefore, at the start of playback of the succeeding music or immediately before the start, the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be output, and the voice corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music is output in the non-vocal section of the succeeding music. Even if it cannot be output, the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music can be output to the intro section of the preceding music.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control unit 790 changes the speed, high / low, intonation, and strength of the output voice of the music-related information for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music based on the attribute information and the feature information of the music. Control to make it. Therefore, it is possible to output the music-related information by voice in an output mode suitable for the atmosphere of the music designated for reproduction.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set in the intro section of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the music differs between the preceding music and the succeeding music, the succeeding music Also, the audio output of the succeeding music is performed in an output mode suitable for the atmosphere of the preceding music. Therefore, it is possible to output the music-related information of the succeeding music without impairing the atmosphere of the preceding music.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to output music-related information for enhancing the effect of producing the music to be reproduced.

[Modification of Embodiment]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible.

For example, in the above embodiment, the atmosphere of the music is specified based on the genre information included in the attribute information of the music and the music tone information included in the feature information. On the other hand, the atmosphere of the music may be specified only based on the genre information of the music, or the atmosphere of the music may be specified only based on the music tone information of the music.

Further, in the above embodiment, even when the output time length of the music-related information is shorter than the time length of the non-vocal section, when it is necessary to secure listening in the non-vocal section from the characteristic information of the non-vocal section. Did not set the output section of music-related information. On the other hand, if the output time length of the music-related information is shorter than the time length of the non-vocal section regardless of whether or not it is necessary to secure listening in the non-vocal section, the output section of the music-related information is set. May be good.

Further, in the above embodiment, at the time of the first determination, the control unit can set the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music. It was judged whether or not. On the other hand, instead of the first determination of the embodiment, it may be determined whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set within the outro section of the preceding music.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music, the output mode suitable for the atmosphere of the succeeding music. So, I tried to output the audio of the following music. On the other hand, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music, the succeeding music has an output mode suitable for the atmosphere of the preceding music. The audio output may be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, two songs are listed in the playlist, and the output section of the music-related information for each of the two songs is set. On the other hand, when three or more songs are listed in the playlist, the output section of the music-related information for each of the three or more songs may be set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the characteristic information, which is the information related to securing listening in the non-vocal section, is the information of the entire non-vocal section. On the other hand, the characteristic information may be detailed to include a part that requires listening and a part that does not need to be heard in one non-vocal section.

Further, in the above embodiment, the output mode of the music-related information is controlled based on the genre information and the music tone information of the music. On the other hand, the output mode of the music-related information may be controlled only based on the genre information of the music, or the output mode of the music-related information may be controlled based only on the music tone information of the music. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, as the output mode of the music-related information, control is performed to change the speed, high / low, intonation, and strength of the output voice of the music-related information. On the other hand, the output control of the music-related information may be performed for one or a plurality of modes arbitrarily selected from these modes.

Further, in the above embodiment, the attribute information of the music includes the production year information of the music content, the music name information, the artist name information, and the genre information, but further, the commercial information in which the music is played. And the theme song information of the TV program may be included. In this case, the commercial information or the TV program in which the music is played can be included in the music-related information.

Further, in the above embodiment, the non-vocal section information is included in the feature information of the music. On the other hand, the non-vocal section information may be included in the attribute information of the music, and the non-vocal section information may be included in both the feature information of the music and the attribute information of the music.

The generation unit and control unit of the information output device in the above embodiment are configured as a computer as a calculation means equipped with a central processing unit (CPU), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and the like, and are prepared in advance. By executing the executed program on the computer, some or all the functions of the generation unit and the control unit in the above embodiment may be realized. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, CD-ROM, or DVD, and is read from the recording medium and executed by the computer. Further, this program may be acquired in the form of being recorded on a portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or DVD, or may be acquired in the form of distribution via a network such as the Internet. May be good.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 19. In the following description and drawings, the same or equivalent elements are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

[Constitution]
FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of the information output device 100 according to the embodiment in a block diagram. The information output device 100 is an aspect of the information output device 700 (see FIG. 1) according to the above-described embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the information output device 100 includes a processing control unit 110 and a storage unit 120. Further, the information output device 100 includes a sound output unit 140 and an input unit 150.

The processing control unit 110 controls the entire information output device 100 and executes various processes. The processing control unit 110 is configured to include a central processing unit (CPU), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and peripheral circuits thereof as arithmetic means. By executing various programs by the processing control unit 110, various functions as the information output device 100 are realized. Among these functions, the functions of the music reproduction unit 720, the music information acquisition unit 730, the generation unit 750, the voice reproduction unit 760, and the control unit 790 in the above-described embodiment are also included. Details of the processing executed by the processing control unit 110 will be described later.

The program executed by the processing control unit 110 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, CD-ROM, or DVD, and is loaded and executed from the recording medium. Further, this program may be acquired in the form of being recorded on a portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or DVD, or may be acquired in the form of distribution via a network such as the Internet. May be good.

The storage unit 120 is configured to include a non-volatile storage device such as a hard disk device, and stores various information data used in the information output device 100. Such information data includes music content information MCD, fixed phrase information PRS, and the like. The processing control unit 110 can access the storage unit 120. That is, the storage unit 120 functions as the storage unit 710 described above.

As shown in FIG. 3, the music content information MCD includes music content information # 1, # 2, ..., # P. The music content information #p (p = 1, 2, ..., P) includes a music content identifier #p, music sound data #p, music attribute information #p, and music feature information #p.

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned music attribute information #p includes music content creation year information #p, music name information #p, and artist name information corresponding to the music content identifier #p, as shown in FIG. # P, genre information #p, and music playback time information #p are included.

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned musical piece feature information #p includes music tone information #p, tempo information #p, and non-vocal section information #p of the music corresponding to the music content identifier #p, as shown in FIG. It is included. The feature information of these songs can be obtained by analyzing the song sound data #p in advance.

Here, in the non-vocal section information #p, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, each non-vocal section #p, n (n = 1, 2, ..., N) (intro section, interlude section) 1. The start position (time) # (p, n) and the time length # (p, n) of the non-vocal section of the interlude section 2, ..., The outro section) are included. In addition, the non-vocal section information #p includes characteristic information # (p, n) and the like for each non-vocal section # (p, n), which is information related to securing listening in the non-vocal section. In this embodiment, in the characteristic information # (p, n) regarding listening in the non-vocal section, the distinction between necessity and non-necessity of securing listening in the non-vocal section is registered.

For example, when the refrain of the guitar in the non-vocal section is characteristic and the audio output of the music-related information in the non-vocal section may impair the atmosphere of the music, the characteristic information of the non-vocal section may include The need to secure listening is registered. On the other hand, when there is no possibility of impairing the atmosphere of the music even if the audio output of the music-related information is performed in the non-vocal section, the necessity of securing listening is registered in the characteristic information of the non-vocal section.

The above-mentioned fixed phrase information PRS includes a plurality of fixed phrases prepared in advance for generating music-related information, and a plurality of additional information fixed phrases prepared in advance for generating additional information. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the fixed phrase information PRS includes a plurality of fixed phrases 1, fixed phrase 2, fixed phrase 3, ..., Additional fixed phrase 1, and additional fixed phrase 2. ,… Contains multiple additional fixed phrases.

Here, in the fixed phrases 1 to 3, "Y (production year)", "A (artist name)", and "S (music name)", respectively, the attribute information #p production year information #p, Music name information #p and artist name information #p are embedded. The "Y (year of production)" in the fixed phrase 3 is converted into English. For example, when the content of the production year information #p is "1982", it is converted to "eighty toe". In this embodiment, these fixed phrases are selected by the processing control unit 110 according to the atmosphere of the music specified from the attribute information of the music and the feature information of the music. Further, the additional information fixed phrase is a fixed phrase of additional information that is not related to the content of the music.

Returning to FIG. 2, the sound output unit 140 is configured to include a speaker. The sound output unit 140 receives output sound data sent from the control processing unit 110. Then, the sound output unit 140 reproduces and outputs the output sound corresponding to the output sound data under the control of the control processing unit 110.

The input unit 150 is composed of a key unit provided on the main body of the information output device 100, a remote input device including the key unit, or the like. Here, as the key unit provided on the main body unit, a touch panel provided on a display unit (not shown) can be used. Further, instead of the configuration having the key unit, a configuration for voice input can be adopted.

When the user operates the input unit 150, the operation contents of the information output device 100 are set and operation commands are input. For example, input by a user such as a reproduction designation in which a musical piece is designated is performed using the input unit 150. The input contents to the input unit 150 are sent to the control processing unit 110 as input data.

[motion]
The operation of the information output device 100 configured as described above will be described mainly focusing on the output processing of music-related information by the processing control unit 110.

<Processing for creating an audio playback plan for music-related information>
First, the process of creating an audio reproduction plan for music-related information by the processing control unit 110 will be described. The sound output processing of the music content and the music-related information is performed immediately after the audio reproduction plan is created.

In the following, it is assumed that two songs are listed in the playlist. Then, the information output device 100 plays the first song (preceding song) in the playlist and then plays the second song (successor song) in the playlist.

In the process of creating the audio reproduction plan of the music-related information, first, in step S11, the processing control unit 110 inputs the input unit 150 to the input unit 150 to specify the playback start of the music listed in the playlist, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the input data including the playback start designation is received. If the result of this determination is negative (step S11: N), the process of step S11 is repeated.

When the music content playback start designation is input to the input unit 150 and the determination result in step S11 becomes affirmative (step S11: Y), the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the processing control unit 110 accesses the storage unit 120 to sequentially acquire the attribute information and the feature information of the music corresponding to the music content identifier for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music listed in the playlist. .. After this, the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the processing control unit 110 performs "music-related information generation processing". Details of the process in step S14 will be described later. Then, when the process of step S14 is completed, the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, the processing control unit 110 performs "processing for determining the output timing of music-related information". Details of the process in step S15 will be described later. Then, when the process of step S15 is completed, the process proceeds to step S16.

In step S16, the processing control unit 110 performs "processing for determining the output mode of music-related information". Details of the process in step S16 will be described later. Then, when the process of step S16 is completed, the process proceeds to step S17.

In step S17, the processing control unit 110 creates an audio reproduction plan including the contents of the determined output timing and output mode. When the audio reproduction plan is created in this way, the process of creating the audio reproduction plan for the music-related information is completed.

<< Generation processing of music-related information >>
The “music-related information generation process” in step S14 described above will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9, in this "music-related information generation process", first, in step S21, the processing control unit 110 performs music attribute information for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music listed in the playlist. The atmosphere of the music is specified from the genre information contained in. Subsequently, in step S22, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not the atmosphere of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the succeeding music are the same. If the result of this determination is positive (step S22: Y), the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the processing control unit 110 performs the music-related information generation processing of the first aspect. In the music-related information generation processing of the first aspect, the processing control unit 110 conforms to the atmosphere of the music from among a plurality of fixed phrases stored in advance in the storage unit 120 for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music. Select one fixed phrase. Subsequently, the processing control unit 110 generates music-related information that reflects the content of the attribute information of the corresponding music in the selected fixed phrase.

When the process of step S23 is completed, the process of step S14 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S15 of FIG. 8 described above.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S22 is negative (step S22: N), the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the processing control unit 110 performs the music-related information generation processing of the second aspect. In the music-related information generation process of the second aspect, the processing control unit 110 adapts to the atmosphere of the preceding music as a fixed sentence of the preceding music from among a plurality of fixed phrases stored in advance in the storage unit 120. As the fixed phrase of the following song, one fixed phrase that matches the atmosphere of the following song is selected, and one fixed phrase that matches the atmosphere of the preceding song is also provisionally selected. Subsequently, the processing control unit 110 generates music-related information that reflects the content of the attribute information of the corresponding music in the selected fixed phrase.

When the process of step S24 is completed, the process of step S14 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S15 of FIG. 8 described above.

Here, in the processing of steps S21, S23, and S24, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the genre of the music is bossa nova or classical music (hereinafter, bossa nova and classical music are also referred to as "genre 1"). At the time, the processing control unit 110 specifies that the atmosphere of the music is a “calm atmosphere”. Then, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "calm atmosphere", the processing control unit 110 selects a fixed phrase of a writing style that gives a calm atmosphere when it is made into voice. In this embodiment, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "calm atmosphere", the fixed phrase 1 is selected.

Further, in this embodiment, when the genre of the music is pop (Japanese music) (hereinafter, pop (Japanese music) is also referred to as "genre 2"), the processing control unit 110 has a "standard atmosphere" of the music. Identify as being. Then, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "standard atmosphere", the processing control unit 110 selects a fixed sentence of a writing style that becomes a standard atmosphere when it is made into voice. In this embodiment, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "standard atmosphere", the fixed phrase 2 is selected.

Further, in this embodiment, the genres of the music designated for playback are pops (Western music), funk music, and EDM (Electronic Dance Music) (hereinafter, pops (Western music), funk music, and EDM are also referred to as "genre 3"). Occasionally, the processing control unit 110 identifies the atmosphere of the music as "an uplifting, so-called mellow atmosphere." Then, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "a good atmosphere", the processing control unit 110 selects a fixed phrase of a writing style that gives a good atmosphere when it is made into a voice. In this embodiment, when the atmosphere of the specified music is "a good atmosphere", the fixed phrase 3 is selected.

<< Output timing determination process >>
The “process for determining the output timing of music-related information” in step S15 described above will be described. In the following, it is assumed that the preceding music to be played in advance has a sufficiently long interlude section, and the time length of the interlude section is longer than the output time length of the music-related information of the preceding music. In addition, it is assumed that the necessity of securing listening is registered in the characteristic information of the interlude section.

As shown in FIG. 11, in step S31, the processing control unit 110 first performs the “processing of setting the output section of the music-related information about the preceding music” in the “processing of determining the output timing of the music-related information”. Do. Details of the process in step S31 will be described later. Then, when the process of step S31 is completed, the process proceeds to step S32.

In step S32, the processing control unit 110 performs "setting processing of the output section of music-related information about the succeeding music". Details of the process in step S32 will be described later. Then, when the process of step S32 is completed, the process of step S15 is completed, and the process proceeds to step S16 of FIG. 8 described above.

The time length of the music-related information used for setting the output section of the music-related information takes into consideration that the output time length of the music-related information has been changed by the "output mode determination process" in step S16 described later. , Music-related information that has the longest time length is used.

(Processing for setting the output section of music-related information about the preceding music)
The “processing of setting the output section of music-related information about the preceding music” in step S31 described above will be described.

In this "setting process of the output section of the music-related information about the preceding music", as shown in FIG. 12, first, in step S41, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not the preceding music has a vocal section. To do. If the result of this determination is negative (step S41: N), the process proceeds to step S42. In step S42, the processing control unit 110 sets the output timing of the music-related information after the first predetermined time from the start of playback of the content of the preceding music. Here, the first predetermined time is, for example, 3 seconds, and is predetermined based on experience or the like from the viewpoint of responding to the request of the user to know the related information about the music being played.

When the process of step S42 is completed, the process of step S31 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S32 of FIG. 11 described above.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S41 is positive (step S41: Y), the process proceeds to step S43. In step S43, the processing control unit 110 performs the “setting process for the non-vocal section”.

((Setting process for non-vocal section))
The “setting process for the non-vocal section” in step S43 will be described.

In this "setting process for the non-vocal section", as shown in FIG. 13, first, in step S51, the processing control unit 110 sets the output time length T _{SP, P} of the music-related information of the preceding music and the second predetermined. It is determined whether or not the total time with the time α is shorter than the time length T _{INTRO, P} of the intro section which is the non-vocal section of the preceding song. If the result of this determination is positive (step S51: Y), the process proceeds to step S52.

In step S52, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not it is necessary to secure the listening of the intro section of the preceding song based on the characteristic information of the intro section of the preceding song. If the result of this determination is negative (step S52: N), the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music in the intro section of the preceding music. In this embodiment, the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is set so that the vocal section of the preceding music is started after the lapse of the second predetermined time α after the end of the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music. Set.

Here, the second predetermined time is, for example, 2 seconds, and after the audio output of the music-related information is completed, the vocal section is started after one tempo is set to enhance the effect of the music to be played. From the viewpoint of, it is determined in advance based on experience and the like.

When the process of step S53 is completed, the process of step S43 is completed. When the process of step S43 is completed in this way, step S31 of FIG. 12 described above is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S32 of FIG. 11 described above.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S51 is negative (step S51: N), or if the result of the determination in step S52 is positive (step S52: Y), the process is step S54. Proceed to. In step S54, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not the output time length T _{SP, P of the} music-related information is shorter than the time length T _{OUTRO, P} of the outro section which is the non-vocal section of the music. If the result of this determination is positive (step S54: Y), the process proceeds to step S55.

In step S55, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not it is necessary to secure the listening of the outro section of the preceding song based on the characteristic information of the outro section of the preceding song. If the result of this determination is negative (step S55: N), the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music in the outro section of the preceding music. Then, when the fixed phrase selected in step S14 described above is "fixed phrase 1", the processing control unit 110 changes the ending to the past form. That is, the fixed phrase actually adopted by the processing control unit 110 was "S (music name)" of "A (artist name)" in the work of "Y (production year)". ].

When the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is set in the outro section of the preceding music, the process of step S56 ends. When the process of step S56 is completed in this way, the process of step S43 is completed, and the process of step S31 of FIG. 12 described above is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S32 of FIG. 11 described above.

If the result of the determination in step S54 is negative (step S54: N), or if the result of the determination in step S55 is positive (step S55: Y), the process proceeds to step S57. .. In step S57, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music in the interlude section of the preceding music.

When the output section of the music-related information of the preceding music is set in the interlude section of the preceding music, the process of step S57 ends. When the process of step S57 is completed in this way, the process of step S43 is completed, and the process of step S31 of FIG. 12 described above is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S32 of FIG. 11 described above.

(Processing for setting the output section of music-related information for subsequent music)
The “processing of setting the output section of music-related information about the succeeding music” in step S32 described above will be described. In the following, it is assumed that a vocal section exists for the succeeding music to be played subsequently.

As shown in FIG. 14, in this "setting process of the output section of the music-related information about the succeeding music", first, in step S61, the processing control unit 110 determines the output time length T _SP of the music-related information of the succeeding music. _It is determined whether or not the total time of _{, F} and the second predetermined time α is shorter than the time length T _{INTRO, F} of the intro section of the following music. If the result of this determination is positive (step S61: Y), the process proceeds to step S62.

In step S62, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not it is necessary to secure the listening of the intro section of the succeeding music based on the characteristic information of the intro section of the succeeding music. If the result of this determination is negative (step S62: N), the process proceeds to step S63. In step S63, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music in the intro section of the succeeding music. In this embodiment, the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set so that the vocal section of the succeeding music is started after the lapse of the second predetermined time α after the end of the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music. Set.

When the process of step S63 is completed, the process of step S32 is completed. When the process of step S32 is completed in this way, the process of step S15 of FIG. 11 described above is completed, and the process proceeds to step S16 of FIG. 8 described above.

If the result of the determination in step S61 is negative (step S61: N), or if the result of the determination in step S62 is positive (step S62: Y), the process proceeds to step S64. .. In step S64, the processing control unit 110 performs "setting processing considering the non-vocal section of the preceding music".

((Setting processing considering the non-vocal section of the preceding song))
The “setting process considering the non-vocal section of the preceding music” in step S64 will be described.

In this "setting process considering the non-vocal section of the preceding song", as shown in FIG. 15, first, in step S71, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the following music to the preceding music. The first determination is made as to whether or not it can be set within the continuous section between the outro section and the intro section of the following music.

At the time of the first determination, the processing control unit 110 first determines the total time of the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music and the output time length of the additional information containing "Next, what is delivered". However, the first time determination is performed to determine whether or not the time length of the outro section of the preceding music and the time length of the intro section of the succeeding music are shorter than the total time.

If the result of the first time determination is positive, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to secure the listening of the outro section of the preceding song based on the characteristic information of the outro section of the preceding song. Based on the characteristic information of the intro section of the preceding song, the characteristic determination is performed to determine whether or not it is necessary to secure the listening of the intro section of the preceding song.

If the result of the characteristic determination is negative, it is determined whether or not the music-related information of the preceding music is set in the outro section of the preceding music. Then, when the result of the setting presence / absence determination is negative, the result of the first determination is positive.

On the other hand, if the result of the setting presence / absence determination is affirmative, the output time length of the music-related information of the preceding music, the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music, and "Next, deliver Second, it is determined whether or not the total time with the output time length of the additional information containing "is" is shorter than the total time of the outro section time length of the preceding music and the intro section time length of the following music. Make a time judgment. Then, when the result of the second time determination is positive, the result of the first determination is positive.

If the result of the first time determination described above is negative, the result of the first determination is negative. If the result of the characteristic determination is positive, the result of the first determination is negative. Further, if the result of the second time determination is negative, the result of the first determination is negative.

If the result of the determination in step S71 is positive (step S71: Y), the process proceeds to step S72. In step S72, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music.

When the process of step S72 is completed, the process of step S64 is completed. When the process of step S64 is completed in this way, the process of step S32 of FIG. 14 described above is completed, and the process of step S15 of FIG. 11 described above is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S16 of FIG. 8 described above.

If the result of the determination in step S71 described above is negative (step S71: N), the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, the processing control unit 110 makes a second determination as to whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set to a non-vocal section other than the intro section of the succeeding music.

At the time of the second determination, the processing control unit 110 performs the same processing as in steps S54 to S57 of FIG. 13 described above, and whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set as the outro section of the succeeding music. The outro section setting judgment is performed. Then, when the result of the outro section setting determination is positive, the result of the second determination is positive.

If the result of the outro section setting determination is negative, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set as the interlude section of the succeeding music. Make a setting judgment. Then, when the result of the interlude section setting determination is positive, the result of the second determination is positive.

On the other hand, if the result of the interlude section setting determination is negative, the result of the second determination is negative.

If the result of the determination in step S73 is positive (step S73: Y), the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music in a non-vocal section other than the intro section of the succeeding music. That is, when the result of the above-mentioned outro section setting determination is positive, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the outro section of the succeeding music. If the result of the above-mentioned interlude section setting determination is positive, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the interlude section of the succeeding music. When the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set within the outro section of the succeeding music, if the selected fixed phrase is "fixed phrase 1", the ending is changed to the past form. That is, the fixed phrase actually adopted by the processing control unit 110 was "S (music name)" of "A (artist name)" in the work of "Y (production year)". ].

When the process of step S74 is completed, the process of step S64 is completed. When the process of step S64 is completed in this way, the process of step S32 of FIG. 14 described above is completed, and the process of step S15 of FIG. 11 described above is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S16 of FIG. 8 described above.

If the result of the determination in step S73 described above is negative (step S73: N), the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, the processing control unit 110 makes a third determination as to whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set as the intro section of the preceding music.

At the time of the third determination, the processing control unit 110 first determines whether or not the music-related information of the preceding music is set in the intro section of the preceding music. Then, when the result of the setting presence / absence determination is affirmative, the output time length of the music-related information of the preceding music, the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music, and "Next, deliver Is a time determination for determining whether or not the total time with the output time length of the additional information having the content of "is shorter than the time length of the intro section of the preceding music. Then, when the result of the time determination is positive, the result of the third determination is positive.

If the result of the above-mentioned setting presence / absence determination is negative, the result of the third determination is negative. Here, when the music-related information of the preceding music is not set in the intro section of the preceding music, the result of the third determination is negative after the audio output of the music-related information of the succeeding music is performed. This is to prevent the audio output of the music-related information of the succeeding music. If the result of the time determination is negative, the result of the third determination is negative.

If the result of the determination in step S75 is positive (step S75: Y), the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the intro section of the preceding music.

When the process of step S76 is completed, the process of step S64 is completed. When the process of step S64 is completed in this way, the process of step S32 of FIG. 14 described above is completed, and the process of step S15 of FIG. 11 described above is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S16 of FIG. 8 described above.

If the result of the determination in step S75 described above is negative (step S75: N), the process proceeds to step S77. In step S77, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the intro section of the succeeding music and the vocal section following the intro section.

When the process of step S77 is completed, the process of step S64 is completed. When the process of step S64 is completed in this way, the process of step S32 of FIG. 14 described above is completed, and the process of step S15 of FIG. 11 described above is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S16 of FIG. 8 described above.

<< Processing for determining output mode >>
The “process for determining the output mode of music-related information” in step S16 described above will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, in step S81, the processing control unit 110 first performs "setting processing of the speed mode of the music-related information in the preceding music" in this "processing of determining the output mode of the music-related information". .. Details of the process in step S81 will be described later. Then, when the process of step S81 is completed, the process proceeds to step S82.

In step S82, the processing control unit 110 performs "setting processing of the speed mode of the music-related information in the succeeding music". The details of the process of step S82 will be described later. Then, when the process of step S82 is completed, the process proceeds to step S83.

In step S83, the processing control unit 110 changes the high-bass mode, intonation mode, and strength mode of the output sound of the music-related information in the preceding music based on the atmosphere of the preceding music. Subsequently, in step S84, the processing control unit 110 changes the high-bass mode, intonation mode, and strength mode of the output voice of the music-related information in the succeeding music based on the atmosphere of the succeeding music. An example of the processing in steps S83 and 84 will be described later.

When the process of step S84 is completed, the process of step S16 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S17 of FIG. 8 described above.

(Processing for setting the speed mode of music-related information in the preceding music)
The "setting process of the speed mode of the output mode of the music-related information in the preceding music" in step S81 described above will be described.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the "setting process of the speed mode of the output mode of the music-related information in the preceding music", first, in step S91, the processing control unit 110 sets the tempo (unit: Beats Per Minute) of the preceding music. ) Is equal to or less than the first predetermined value. If the result of this determination is positive (step S91: Y), the process proceeds to step S92. In step S92, the processing control unit 110 sets the speed of the output voice of the music-related information of the preceding music to a first speed slower than the normal speaking speed. When the process of step S92 is completed, the process of step S81 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S82 of FIG. 16 described above.

If the result of the determination in step S91 is negative (step S91: N), the process proceeds to step S93. In step S93, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not the tempo of the preceding music designated for reproduction is equal to or less than the second predetermined value. If the result of this determination is positive (step S93: Y), the process proceeds to step S94. In step S94, the processing control unit 110 sets the speed of the output voice of the music-related information of the preceding music to the second speed, which is the normal speaking speed. When the process of step S94 is completed, the process of step S81 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S82 of FIG. 16 described above.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S93 is negative (step S93: N), the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, the processing control unit 110 sets the speed of the output voice of the music-related information of the preceding music to a third speed that is faster than the normal speaking speed. When the process of step S95 is completed, the process of step S81 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S82 of FIG. 16 described above.

Here, the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value, and the first speed, the second speed, and the third speed are experiments and simulations from the viewpoint of outputting the music-related information at a speed corresponding to the tempo of the music. , Determined in advance based on experience, etc.

(Processing for setting the speed mode of music-related information in subsequent music)
The "setting process of the speed mode of the output mode of the music-related information in the succeeding music" in step S82 described above will be described.

This "processing of setting the speed mode of the output mode of the music-related information in the succeeding music" is described in FIG. 17 described above, except that the speed mode of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set based on the tempo of the succeeding music. This is performed in the same manner as in step S81 of "Step S81".

Here, in the processing of steps S83 and S84 of FIG. 16, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the atmosphere of the music is "calm atmosphere" for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music, the processing control is performed. The unit 110 is set so that the frequency of the output sound of the music-related information is set low, the intonation of the output sound of the music-related information is normal, and the end of the output sound of the music-related information is slightly weakened. Note that these setting values, which are set when the atmosphere of the music is "calm atmosphere", correspond to the output voice of the music-related information, and experiments, simulations, and so on can produce a "calm atmosphere". Determined in advance based on experience.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the atmosphere of the music is "standard atmosphere" for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music, the processing control unit 110 sets the frequency of the output sound of the music-related information as the standard, and the music Set the intonation of the output audio of related information to normal, and set so that the strength does not change at the end of the output audio of music-related information. Here, these setting values, which are set when the atmosphere of the music is "standard atmosphere", correspond to the output sound of the music-related information and are tested so that the "standard atmosphere" can be produced. , Simulation, experience, etc.

Further, in this embodiment, when the atmosphere of the music is "good atmosphere" for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music, the processing control unit 110 sets the frequency of the output voice of the music-related information to be high, and the music Set the intonation of the output audio of related information to be raised and toned slightly, and to make it slightly stronger at the end of the output audio of music-related information. Here, these setting values, which are set when the atmosphere of the music is "good atmosphere", correspond to the output sound of the music-related information, and are tested so that the "good atmosphere" can be produced. , Simulation, experience, etc.

In this embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set in the intro section of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the music differs between the preceding music and the succeeding music, processing control is performed. The unit 110 sets the output mode of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the same as the output mode of the music-related information of the preceding music.

<Output processing of music-related information>
When the music playback plan is created, the music-related information is output. In the output processing of the music-related information, as shown in FIG. 19, first, in step S101, the music playback processing in which the music sound data of the preceding music is subjected to a predetermined sound quality adjustment processing or the like is started according to the playlist. Start the internal timer. After this, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the processing control unit 110 determines whether or not the output timing of the music-related information has been reached according to the audio reproduction plan. If the result of this determination is negative (step S102: N), the process of step S102 is repeated.

When the output timing of the music-related information comes and the result of the determination in step S102 becomes affirmative (step S102: Y), the process proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the processing control unit 110 generates audio reproduction data from music-related information in an output mode according to the audio reproduction plan. Then, the processing control unit 110 sends the music reproduction data and the voice reproduction data to the sound output unit 140.

As a result, the music sound based on the music reproduction data is reproduced and output from the sound output unit 140, and the reproduced sound of the music-related information in the output mode according to the audio reproduction plan is superimposed and output. After this, the process proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, it is determined whether or not all the output information has been output according to the audio reproduction plan. If the result of this determination is negative (step S104: N), the process returns to step S102. When all the output information is output and the result of the determination in step S104 becomes affirmative (step S104: Y), the output processing of the music-related information ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing control unit 110 specifies the atmosphere of the music for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music designated to be played back, based on the genre information included in the attribute information of the music. From a plurality of fixed phrases prepared in advance in the storage unit 120, one fixed phrase suitable for the mood of the specified music is selected. Then, the processing control unit 110 generates music-related information that reflects the content of attribute information such as the year of production, the music name, and the artist name of the music designated for reproduction in one selected fixed phrase for each music. .. Therefore, it is possible to generate music-related information that matches the atmosphere of the preceding music and the succeeding music.

Further, in the present embodiment, the processing control unit 110 outputs the music-related information for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music, based on the relationship between the output time length of the music-related information and the time length of the non-vocal section of the music. Is set to the non-vocal section. For this reason, the audio output of the music-related information and the vocal audio output of the music are not overlapped, so that the audio of the music-related information and the vocal audio cannot be heard, and the effect of producing the music to be played back is prevented. Can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the processing control unit 110 does not set the output section of the music-related information in the non-vocal section where it is necessary to secure listening for each of the preceding music and the succeeding music. Therefore, when the reproduced portion in the non-vocal section produces the atmosphere of the music, it is possible to prevent the atmosphere of the music from being impaired.

Further, in the present embodiment, when setting the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music, the processing control unit 110 first, if the output section can be set within the intro section of the succeeding music, the succeeding music. The output section of the music-related information of is set in the intro section of the following music. Therefore, at the start of playback of the succeeding music, it is possible to output the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be set within the intro section of the succeeding music, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music. The first determination is made as to whether or not it can be set within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding song and the intro section of the following song. Then, when the result of the first determination is affirmative, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music. Set to. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music immediately before the start of playback of the succeeding music.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the first determination is negative, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the non-vocal including the outro section and the interlude section of the succeeding music. The second determination is made as to whether or not it can be set within the section. Then, when the result of the second determination is affirmative, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the non-vocal section excluding the intro section of the succeeding music. Therefore, even if the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be output at the start of playback of the succeeding music or immediately before the start, the music-related information of the succeeding music is supported in the non-vocal section of the succeeding music. It can output audio.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the second determination is negative, whether or not the processing control unit 110 can set the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the intro section of the preceding music. Make a third determination. Then, when the result of the third determination is affirmative, the processing control unit 110 sets the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music to the intro section of the preceding music. Therefore, at the start of playback of the succeeding music or immediately before the start, the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music cannot be output, and the voice corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music is output in the non-vocal section of the succeeding music. Even if it cannot be output, the sound corresponding to the music-related information of the succeeding music can be output to the intro section of the preceding music.

Further, in this embodiment, the processing control unit 110 determines the speed mode, treble / bass mode, intonation mode, and strength / weakness mode of the output voice of the music-related information based on the attribute information and the feature information of the music designated for reproduction. Control to change. Therefore, it is possible to output the music-related information by voice in an output mode suitable for the atmosphere of the music designated for reproduction.

Further, in this embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set in the intro section of the preceding music and the atmosphere of the music differs between the preceding music and the succeeding music, processing control is performed. The unit 110 also outputs the audio of the succeeding music in an output mode suitable for the atmosphere of the preceding music. Therefore, it is possible to output the music-related information of the succeeding music without impairing the atmosphere of the preceding music.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to output music-related information for enhancing the effect of producing the music to be reproduced.

[Modification of Example]
The present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various modifications are possible.

For example, in the above embodiment, the atmosphere of the music is specified based on the genre information included in the attribute information of the music. On the other hand, the atmosphere of the music may be specified based on the music tone information of the music. Further, the atmosphere of the music may be specified based on both the genre information and the music tone information.

Further, in the above embodiment, even when the output time length of the music-related information is shorter than the time length of the non-vocal section, when it is necessary to secure listening in the non-vocal section from the characteristic information of the non-vocal section. Did not set the output section of music-related information. On the other hand, if the output time length of the music-related information is shorter than the time length of the non-vocal section regardless of whether or not it is necessary to secure listening in the non-vocal section, the output section of the music-related information is set. May be good.

Further, in the above embodiment, at the time of the first determination, the processing control unit may set the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music. It was judged whether or not it could be done. On the other hand, instead of the first determination of the embodiment, it may be determined whether or not the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music can be set within the outro section of the preceding music.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music, the output mode that matches the atmosphere of the succeeding music. So, I tried to output the audio of the following music. On the other hand, when the output section of the music-related information of the succeeding music is set within the continuous section between the outro section of the preceding music and the intro section of the succeeding music, the succeeding music has an output mode suitable for the atmosphere of the preceding music. The audio output may be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, two songs are listed in the playlist, and the output section of the music-related information for each of the two songs is set. On the other hand, when three or more songs are listed in the playlist, the output section of the music-related information for each of the three or more songs may be set.

For example, when three songs are listed in the playlist, the output sections of the music-related information of the songs to be played first and second are set, and then the first and second songs are set as in the embodiment. Considering the setting position of the output section of the music-related information of the music to be played, the output section of the music-related information of the music to be played third may be set by the same method as in the above-described embodiment. .. Further, when four songs are listed in the playlist, the output section of the music-related information of the songs to be sequentially played may be set for each of the two songs by the same method as in the above-described embodiment. Good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the characteristic information, which is the information related to securing listening in the non-vocal section, is the information of the entire non-vocal section. On the other hand, the characteristic information may be detailed to include a part that requires listening and a part that does not need to be heard in one non-vocal section. For example, in the case where it is necessary to secure listening in the first half of the intro section and it is not necessary to secure listening in the latter half of the intro section, an output section of music-related information can be set in the second half of the intro section.

Further, in the above embodiment, the time length of the music-related information used for setting the output section of the music-related information takes into consideration that the output time length of the music-related information is changed by the output mode determination process. And said. On the other hand, without considering that the output time length of the music-related information is changed, the setting process of the output section of the music-related information is performed again based on the output time length of the changed music-related information. May be done.

Further, in the above embodiment, the output mode of the music-related information is controlled based on the genre information of the music. On the other hand, the output mode of the music-related information may be controlled based on the music tone information of the music. Further, the output mode of the music-related information may be controlled based on both the genre information and the music tone information.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the output mode of the music-related information, control is performed to change the speed mode, the treble / bass mode, the intonation mode, and the strength mode of the output voice of the music-related information. On the other hand, the output control of the music-related information may be performed for one or a plurality of modes arbitrarily selected from these modes.

Further, in the above embodiment, the non-vocal section information is included in the feature information of the music. On the other hand, the non-vocal section information may be included in the attribute information of the music, and the non-vocal section information may be included in both the feature information of the music and the attribute information of the music.

Further, with respect to the above-described embodiment, the same modification as that of the above-described embodiment can be appropriately applied.

100 ... Information output device 110 ... Processing control unit (generation unit, control unit)
700 ... Information output device 750 ... Generation unit 790 ... Control unit

Claims (6)

Based on the aspect of the music specified from at least one of the attribute information and the feature information of the music, one fixed phrase was selected from a plurality of fixed phrases, and the content of the attribute information was included in the one fixed phrase. With a generator that generates music-related information;
With a control unit that controls the output timing of the music-related information of the succeeding music based on the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music;
An information output device comprising. The control unit is characterized in that it controls the output timing of the music-related information of the succeeding music based on the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music and the characteristic information for each non-vocal section in the succeeding music. The device according to claim 1. The control unit is based on the relationship between the output time length of the related information of the succeeding music, the time length of the outro which is the non-vocal section of the preceding music, and the time length of the intro which is the non-vocal section of the succeeding music. The device according to claim 1, wherein the output timing of the related information of the subsequent music is controlled. An information output method used in an information output device including a generation unit and a control unit.
The generation unit selects one fixed phrase from a plurality of fixed phrases based on the mode of the song specified from at least one of the attribute information and the feature information of the musical piece, and the attribute information is added to the one fixed phrase. With the generation process to generate music-related information including the contents of
A control step in which the control unit controls the output timing of the music-related information of the succeeding music based on the output time length of the music-related information of the succeeding music.
Information output method including. An information output program characterized in that a computer included in the information output device is made to execute the information output method according to claim 4. A recording medium characterized in that the information output program according to claim 5 is recorded so as to be readable by a computer included in the information output device.

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