Emotion Reference

Complete reference guide for all 64+ emotional expressions in Fish Audio

Complete Emotion List

This reference guide provides a comprehensive list of all 64+ supported emotional expressions and voice styles available in Fish Audio’s TTS models.

Basic Emotions (24)

Emotion	Tag	Description	Example Context
Happy	(happy)	Cheerful, upbeat tone	Good news, greetings
Sad	(sad)	Melancholic, downcast	Sympathy, bad news
Angry	(angry)	Frustrated, aggressive	Complaints, warnings
Excited	(excited)	Energetic, enthusiastic	Announcements, celebrations
Calm	(calm)	Peaceful, relaxed	Instructions, meditation
Nervous	(nervous)	Anxious, uncertain	Disclaimers, apologies
Confident	(confident)	Assertive, self-assured	Presentations, sales
Surprised	(surprised)	Shocked, amazed	Reactions, discoveries
Satisfied	(satisfied)	Content, pleased	Confirmations, reviews
Delighted	(delighted)	Very pleased, joyful	Celebrations, compliments
Scared	(scared)	Frightened, fearful	Warnings, horror stories
Worried	(worried)	Concerned, troubled	Concerns, questions
Upset	(upset)	Disturbed, distressed	Complaints, problems
Frustrated	(frustrated)	Annoyed, exasperated	Technical issues, delays
Depressed	(depressed)	Very sad, hopeless	Serious topics
Empathetic	(empathetic)	Understanding, caring	Support, counseling
Embarrassed	(embarrassed)	Ashamed, awkward	Apologies, mistakes
Disgusted	(disgusted)	Repelled, revolted	Negative reviews
Moved	(moved)	Emotionally touched	Heartfelt moments
Proud	(proud)	Accomplished, satisfied	Achievements, praise
Relaxed	(relaxed)	At ease, casual	Casual conversation
Grateful	(grateful)	Thankful, appreciative	Thanks, appreciation
Curious	(curious)	Inquisitive, interested	Questions, exploration
Sarcastic	(sarcastic)	Ironic, mocking	Humor, criticism

Advanced Emotions (25)

Emotion	Tag	Description	Example Context
Disdainful	(disdainful)	Contemptuous, scornful	Criticism, rejection
Unhappy	(unhappy)	Discontent, dissatisfied	Complaints, feedback
Anxious	(anxious)	Very worried, uneasy	Urgent matters
Hysterical	(hysterical)	Uncontrollably emotional	Extreme reactions
Indifferent	(indifferent)	Uncaring, neutral	Neutral responses
Uncertain	(uncertain)	Doubtful, unsure	Speculation, questions
Doubtful	(doubtful)	Skeptical, questioning	Disbelief, questioning
Confused	(confused)	Puzzled, perplexed	Clarification requests
Disappointed	(disappointed)	Let down, dissatisfied	Unmet expectations
Regretful	(regretful)	Sorry, remorseful	Apologies, mistakes
Guilty	(guilty)	Culpable, responsible	Confessions, apologies
Ashamed	(ashamed)	Deeply embarrassed	Serious mistakes
Jealous	(jealous)	Envious, resentful	Comparisons
Envious	(envious)	Wanting what others have	Admiration with desire
Hopeful	(hopeful)	Optimistic about future	Future plans
Optimistic	(optimistic)	Positive outlook	Encouragement
Pessimistic	(pessimistic)	Negative outlook	Warnings, doubts
Nostalgic	(nostalgic)	Longing for the past	Memories, stories
Lonely	(lonely)	Isolated, alone	Emotional content
Bored	(bored)	Uninterested, weary	Disinterest
Contemptuous	(contemptuous)	Showing contempt	Strong criticism
Sympathetic	(sympathetic)	Showing sympathy	Condolences
Compassionate	(compassionate)	Showing deep care	Support, help
Determined	(determined)	Resolved, decided	Goals, commitments
Resigned	(resigned)	Accepting defeat	Giving up, acceptance

Tone Markers (5)

Tone	Tag	Description	When to Use
Hurried	(in a hurry tone)	Rushed, urgent	Time-sensitive information
Shouting	(shouting)	Loud, calling out	Getting attention
Screaming	(screaming)	Very loud, panicked	Emergencies, fear
Whispering	(whispering)	Very soft, secretive	Secrets, quiet scenes
Soft	(soft tone)	Gentle, quiet	Comfort, lullabies

Audio Effects (10)

Effect	Tag	Description	Suggested Text
Laughing	(laughing)	Full laughter	Ha, ha, ha
Chuckling	(chuckling)	Light laugh	Heh, heh
Sobbing	(sobbing)	Crying heavily	(optional)
Crying Loudly	(crying loudly)	Intense crying	(optional)
Sighing	(sighing)	Exhale of relief/frustration	sigh
Groaning	(groaning)	Sound of frustration	ugh
Panting	(panting)	Out of breath	huff, puff
Gasping	(gasping)	Sharp intake of breath	gasp
Yawning	(yawning)	Tired sound	yawn
Snoring	(snoring)	Sleep sound	zzz

Special Effects

Effect	Tag	Description
Audience Laughter	(audience laughing)	Crowd laughing sound
Background Laughter	(background laughter)	Ambient laughter
Crowd Laughter	(crowd laughing)	Large group laughing
Short Pause	(break)	Brief pause in speech
Long Pause	(long-break)	Extended pause in speech

Usage Examples

Single Emotion

(happy) What a beautiful day!
(sad) I'm sorry for your loss.
(excited) We won the championship!

Combined Effects

(sad)(whispering) I'll miss you so much.
(angry)(shouting) Get out of here now!
(excited)(laughing) We did it! Ha ha ha!

Natural Expressions

That's hilarious! Ha ha ha!  // Natural laughter
(sighing) Sigh... what a long day.
(panting) Huff... puff... almost there!

Quick Selection Guide

For Customer Service

• Greetings: (friendly), (cheerful), (helpful)
• Understanding: (empathetic), (concerned), (sympathetic)
• Problem-solving: (confident), (determined), (professional)
• Apologies: (apologetic), (regretful), (sincere)

For Storytelling

• Narration: (narrator), (calm), (mysterious)
• Character emotions: Any from basic/advanced lists
• Atmosphere: (whispering), (dramatic), background effects
• Action: (shouting), (panting), (struggling)

For Educational Content

• Introduction: (enthusiastic), (welcoming), (friendly)
• Explanations: (calm), (clear), (patient)
• Questions: (curious), (encouraging), (thoughtful)
• Praise: (proud), (delighted), (impressed)

For Marketing

• Excitement: (excited), (enthusiastic), (energetic)
• Trust: (confident), (professional), (sincere)
• Urgency: (urgent), (in a hurry tone), (important)
• Celebration: (celebrating), (triumphant), (joyful)

Emotion Categories

Positive Emotions

(happy) (excited) (delighted) (satisfied) (proud) (grateful) (confident) (relaxed) (hopeful) (optimistic) (moved) (compassionate)

Negative Emotions

(sad) (angry) (frustrated) (depressed) (upset) (worried) (scared) (nervous) (disappointed) (regretful) (guilty) (ashamed) (lonely) (bored)

Neutral/Complex Emotions

(calm) (curious) (surprised) (confused) (uncertain) (doubtful) (indifferent) (nostalgic) (sarcastic) (determined) (resigned)

Social/Interpersonal Emotions

(empathetic) (sympathetic) (embarrassed) (jealous) (envious) (disdainful) (contemptuous) (disgusted)

Model Support Matrix

Model	Basic	Advanced	Tones	Effects	Intensity
Fish Speech 1.5	✓	Limited	✓	6/10	No
Fish Audio S1	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tips for Natural Speech

1. Start Simple: Begin with basic emotions before combining
2. Test Variations: Different voices handle emotions differently
3. Context Matters: Match emotions to content logically
4. Less is More: Avoid overusing emotions in short text
5. Natural Flow: Space out emotional changes
6. Sound Effects: Include appropriate text after audio tags
7. Preview Often: Test how emotions sound with your voice

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Placing emotion tags mid-sentence in English
• ❌ Forgetting parentheses around tags
• ❌ Using unsupported custom tags
• ❌ Mixing conflicting emotions
• ❌ Overusing effects in short text
• ❌ Missing text for sound effects
• ❌ Using wrong language placement rules

See Also

• Emotion Control Guide - Technical implementation
• Text-to-Speech Best Practices
• API Reference
• Try it live - Test emotions in the playground