The World is Not Mono: Enabling Spatial Understanding in Large Audio-Language Models
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000 | Where is the sound of the ping pong ball located relative to the sound of the leaves being spread? | Front | Left | Back | Right | C | Back | L2 | l2_relative_direction_between_objects | |
001 | Which sound source is located closer to the listener? | The youth speaking slowly | Both sources are equidistant | The vehicle with a siren | A barking dog | C | The vehicle with a siren | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
002 | Identify the correct binding of sound source identity to its spatial location and distance. | Running water: azimuth 242.52°, elevation 36.27°, 2.23m; Male speech: azimuth 26.73°, elevation -21.29°, 1.96m | Running water: azimuth 26.73°, elevation -21.29°, 1.96m; Male speech: azimuth 242.52°, elevation 36.27°, 2.23m | Running water: azimuth 242.52°, elevation 36.27°, 1.96m; Male speech: azimuth 26.73°, elevation -21.29°, 2.23m | Running water: azimuth 26.73°, elevation 36.27°, 2.23m; Male speech: azimuth 242.52°, elevation -21.29°, 1.96m | A | Running water: azimuth 242.52°, elevation 36.27°, 2.23m; Male speech: azimuth 26.73°, elevation -21.29°, 1.96m | L2 | l2_bind_identity_location_distance | |
003 | Which of the following sound sources is located at the shortest distance from the listener? | The male voice speaking about laying down for the night. | The slow-paced youth speaking about being deprived of respite. | The ball striking and vibrating against a surface. | All sources are at an equal distance. | B | The slow-paced youth speaking about being deprived of respite. | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
004 | What is the most likely scene? | A live performance at a large circus venue. | A production of a historical documentary or podcast. | A busy outdoor protest with musical accompaniment. | A small café with live music and loud patrons. | B | A production of a historical documentary or podcast. | L3 | l3_scene_abduction | |
005 | What intent is implied by the repetitive back-and-forth sliding of the dresser drawer in the room? | The person is searching for a small item hidden at the back of the drawer. | The person is attempting to fan the fire located on the right side of the room. | The person is checking the drawer's tracks for a mechanical issue or obstruction. | The person is trying to signal the children playing outside to come in. | C | The person is checking the drawer's tracks for a mechanical issue or obstruction. | L3 | l3_causal_intent | |
006 | Where is the sound of the young female voice positioned in terms of elevation? | Significantly below the listener at a steep angle. | Level with the listener's horizontal plane. | Above the listener at a moderate angle. | Slightly below the listener. | C | Above the listener at a moderate angle. | L1 | l1_localize_elevation_sign | |
007 | A sound of a machine running alongside people talking is heard. If the listener turns 180 degrees, what will the new azimuth of this sound source be? Use the coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left. | 150.55 deg | 240.55 deg | 330.55 deg | 60.55 deg | B | 240.55 deg | L3 | l3_counterfactual_rotate_180 | |
008 | A bicycle travels past a road while birds squawk nearby. Given the coordinate system where Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left, and Elevation 0 deg = level, 90 deg = up, -90 deg = down, determine the location and distance of this sound source. | Azimuth 46.64 deg, Elevation 8.05 deg, Distance 1.55 m | Azimuth 274.63 deg, Elevation -20.19 deg, Distance 1.68 m | Azimuth 46.68 deg, Elevation -20.68 deg, Distance 2.06 m | Azimuth 274.63 deg, Elevation 8.05 deg, Distance 1.68 m | B | Azimuth 274.63 deg, Elevation -20.19 deg, Distance 1.68 m | L2 | l2_query_location_given_identity | |
009 | What is the most likely scene? | A furniture workshop with a customer. | A large concert hall rehearsal. | A teenager’s bedroom with music in the background. | A crowded subway station. | C | A teenager’s bedroom with music in the background. | L3 | l3_scene_abduction | |
010 | Which sound is present in the audio? | Metal chains clanking | Footsteps on gravel | Breaking glass | Wood chopping | A | Metal chains clanking | L1 | l1_identify_event_class | |
011 | Identify the sound source originating from an azimuth of 73.94 degrees, an elevation of 13.23 degrees, and a distance of 1.43 meters. | Stirring a metal pot of soup | Splashing hands in a bathtub | Washing clothes in a bucket with a wooden washboard | Chopping vegetables on a wooden board | C | Washing clothes in a bucket with a wooden washboard | L2 | l2_query_identity_given_location | |
012 | Which sound source is located closer to the listener? | The melodic acid guitar song | The sound of a jet landing and stopping | The sound of a car engine idling | The sound of a bird chirping | B | The sound of a jet landing and stopping | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
013 | Identify the sound source where a young female narrates enthusiastically with a fast pace, and then determine its approximate distance from the listener. | 5.77 meters | 5.60 meters | 2.05 meters | 0.69 meters | B | 5.60 meters | L3 | l3_multi_hop_composed_query | |
014 | Based on the audio of a woman using a stapler while talking in an office, how far away is the sound source located? | 1.50 meters | 0.93 meters | 2.25 meters | 0.50 meters | B | 0.93 meters | L1 | l1_estimate_distance | |
015 | Why does the sound environment change from the low-angle, front-right direction to the higher, back-right direction? | To indicate that an indoor ventilation system has been activated. | To show the transition from a localized traffic route to an open-air natural environment. | To demonstrate the sound of a vehicle accelerating up a steep hill. | To simulate the movement of a low-flying aircraft passing overhead. | B | To show the transition from a localized traffic route to an open-air natural environment. | L3 | l3_causal_intent | |
016 | Between the two people speaking, which one is located closer to the listener? | The man | The game music | The teenage girl | Both individuals are at the same distance | C | The teenage girl | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
017 | Based on the audio, how far away is the group of primates that are chattering? | 3.25 m | 1.18 m | 0.50 m | 5.40 m | B | 1.18 m | L1 | l1_estimate_distance | |
018 | Which sound is present in the audio? | Musical instruments | Motorized vehicle | Chirping birds | Running water | B | Motorized vehicle | L1 | l1_identify_event_class | |
019 | Based on the audio, which sound source is positioned closer to the listener? | A crowd of people talking and chickens | A group of birds squawking | A heavy rainstorm | A ticking clock | B | A group of birds squawking | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
020 | Which of the following spatial bindings correctly identifies the locations and distances of the sound sources present? | Paper shuffling at 226.82°, -42.87°, 3.54 m; Girl speaking at 324.41°, 15.17°, 1.63 m | Paper shuffling at 324.41°, 15.17°, 3.54 m; Girl speaking at 226.82°, -42.87°, 1.63 m | Paper shuffling at 226.82°, -42.87°, 1.63 m; Girl speaking at 324.41°, 15.17°, 3.54 m | Paper shuffling at 226.82°, 15.17°, 1.63 m; Girl speaking at 324.41°, -42.87°, 3.54 m | C | Paper shuffling at 226.82°, -42.87°, 1.63 m; Girl speaking at 324.41°, 15.17°, 3.54 m | L2 | l2_bind_identity_location_distance | |
021 | Which sound source is located closer to the listener? | A bird chirping | The crackling fire | A dog barking | The plane flying overhead | B | The crackling fire | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
022 | What is the most likely scene? | A busy restaurant kitchen during a shift | A domestic indoor cleaning task | A library study area during quiet hours | An outdoor construction site with heavy machinery | B | A domestic indoor cleaning task | L3 | l3_scene_abduction | |
023 | Which sound is present in the audio? | Heavy rain falling | Air flowing with background traffic | Birds chirping | Wind howling | B | Air flowing with background traffic | L1 | l1_identify_event_class | |
024 | What is the most likely scene? | A professional recording studio during a session. | A busy pub or dance club environment. | An empty warehouse with minimal furnishings. | A private outdoor garden party. | B | A busy pub or dance club environment. | L3 | l3_scene_abduction | |
025 | What is the most likely intent behind the bell being struck just before the youth begins speaking? | It is a warning signal that the speaker has run out of time to talk. | It serves as a call to order or an attention-grabbing signal to initiate the testimony. | It is a celebratory chime meant to praise the person mentioned in the speech. | It is an accidental background noise from a nearby room. | B | It serves as a call to order or an attention-grabbing signal to initiate the testimony. | L3 | l3_causal_intent | |
026 | Based on the audio, which sound source is located closer to the listener? | A generator emitting notes | A teenage boy speaking | A woman singing | A phone ringing | B | A teenage boy speaking | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
027 | What is the distance of the adult female speaker who is speaking about Genzaburo? | 1.0 m | 5.0 m | 2.0 m | 3.5 m | D | 3.5 m | L1 | l1_estimate_distance | |
028 | Using the coordinate system where 0 degrees is front, 90 degrees is right, 180 degrees is back, and 270 degrees is left, what is the horizontal direction and azimuth of the sound of someone raking leaves? | Front-right at 23.01 degrees | Back-right at 109.37 degrees | Back-left at 200.00 degrees | Front-left at 322.03 degrees | D | Front-left at 322.03 degrees | L1 | l1_localize_azimuth_direction | |
029 | What is the specific sound produced by the source located closest to the listener? | Steady water flow | Consistent propeller hum | Crunching of dried leaves | Chirping of birds | C | Crunching of dried leaves | L3 | l3_multi_hop_composed_query | |
030 | What is the characteristic of the audio coming from the source that is located the furthest distance away from the listener? | Sharp, high-pitched metallic impacts | Rhythmic breathing sounds from a sleeping animal | Constant white noise from a ventilation system | Soft footsteps on a wooden floor | B | Rhythmic breathing sounds from a sleeping animal | L3 | l3_multi_hop_composed_query | |
031 | A light metal object is repeatedly being picked up and dropped onto a hard surface. Using the coordinate system where 0° is front, 90° is right, 180° is back, and 270° is left, what is the specific location and distance of this sound source? | Azimuth 314.22°, elevation 13.76°, distance 2.88 m | Azimuth 89.22°, elevation 16.64°, distance 1.75 m | Azimuth 89.22°, elevation -16.64°, distance 1.75 m | Azimuth 269.22°, elevation 16.64°, distance 1.75 m | B | Azimuth 89.22°, elevation 16.64°, distance 1.75 m | L2 | l2_query_location_given_identity | |
032 | Which sound is present in the audio? | A kitchen blender | A window air conditioner | A malfunctioning electric fan | A distant lawnmower | C | A malfunctioning electric fan | L1 | l1_identify_event_class | |
033 | Between the acoustic song and the loud clinking, which sound source is positioned closer to the listener? | Both sources are located at the exact same distance | The loud clinking | The acoustic song | There is no detectable sound source | C | The acoustic song | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
034 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | B | 1 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
035 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | B | 1 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
036 | Based on the tone and content of the speech, why does the speaker emphasize that her belongings are not heavy? | She is expressing sadness about the lack of value in her possessions. | She is politely asking for assistance with her luggage. | She is reassuring a companion that she can carry her items without difficulty. | She is warning someone that the bag is actually very fragile. | C | She is reassuring a companion that she can carry her items without difficulty. | L3 | l3_causal_intent | |
037 | From which horizontal direction is the loud, continuous machine sound originating?
Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left. | Back at 180.00 degrees | Front-left at 339.61 degrees | Left at 270.00 degrees | Front-right at 19.05 degrees | B | Front-left at 339.61 degrees | L1 | l1_localize_azimuth_direction | |
038 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | C | 2 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
039 | Identify the correct binding of sound source identity to its spatial coordinates and distance. | Dance music: (37.33 deg, 5.48 deg, 2.44 m); Male voice: (37.52 deg, -3.25 deg, 3.98 m) | Dance music: (37.52 deg, -3.25 deg, 3.98 m); Male voice: (37.33 deg, 5.48 deg, 2.44 m) | Dance music: (37.52 deg, -3.25 deg, 2.44 m); Male voice: (37.33 deg, 5.48 deg, 3.98 m) | Dance music: (37.33 deg, -3.25 deg, 3.98 m); Male voice: (37.52 deg, 5.48 deg, 2.44 m) | B | Dance music: (37.52 deg, -3.25 deg, 3.98 m); Male voice: (37.33 deg, 5.48 deg, 2.44 m) | L2 | l2_bind_identity_location_distance | |
040 | Based on the audio environment, which source is located at an azimuth of 358.63 degrees, an elevation of 44.24 degrees, and a distance of 1.70 meters? | A synth-heavy music track | A female voice discussing personal feelings | A swarm of bees buzzing near a hive | High-pitched whistling wind | C | A swarm of bees buzzing near a hive | L2 | l2_query_identity_given_location | |
041 | Where is the sound of the pouring rain and thunder located relative to the tolling wind chime and bells? | Left | Back | Right | Front | D | Front | L2 | l2_relative_direction_between_objects | |
042 | How far away is the adult male speaker? | 0.50 m | 2.24 m | 4.00 m | 1.50 m | B | 2.24 m | L1 | l1_estimate_distance | |
043 | What is the most likely scene? | A crowded seafood market where customers are haggling near a pier. | A student recording an educational presentation about bird anatomy in a studio. | A theatrical play about sailors performed in a large cathedral. | A documentary filmmaker capturing live footage at a windy beach. | B | A student recording an educational presentation about bird anatomy in a studio. | L3 | l3_scene_abduction | |
044 | What are the acoustic characteristics of the room based on the sounds heard? | A large, open space with almost no echoes. | A mid-sized room with significant sound absorption. | A small space with highly reverberant acoustics. | A narrow hallway with a very long decay time of over two seconds. | C | A small space with highly reverberant acoustics. | L1 | l1_environment_acoustics | |
045 | Identify the location of the booming horn based on the audio environment. Using the coordinate system where 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, and 270 deg = left, which option correctly describes the source's direction and azimuth? | Front-Left at 342.94 deg | Back-Right at 162.94 deg | Front-Right at 17.06 deg | Right at 90.00 deg | C | Front-Right at 17.06 deg | L1 | l1_localize_azimuth_direction | |
046 | A train is roaring and a dog is barking from a position with an azimuth of 44.19 deg and an elevation of -27.84 deg. If the listener rotates their body 180 deg, what will be the new azimuth of the sound source relative to the listener's new orientation? (Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left). | 134.19 deg | 224.19 deg | 44.19 deg | 314.19 deg | B | 224.19 deg | L3 | l3_counterfactual_rotate_180 | |
047 | Based on the audio environment, which of these musical sources is located closer to the listener? | The upbeat latin/salsa song | The light and uplifting piano melody | Both sources are at an identical distance | Neither source is within range | B | The light and uplifting piano melody | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
048 | What sound source is positioned at an azimuth of 59.16 degrees, an elevation of 5.14 degrees, and a distance of 2.12 meters? | A heavy metal band playing at a high volume. | A male singer-songwriter track with acoustic guitars in French. | A classical piano solo. | A female singer performing an opera aria. | B | A male singer-songwriter track with acoustic guitars in French. | L2 | l2_query_identity_given_location | |
049 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | B | 1 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
050 | Is the perception of a brush rubbing against a leather surface at a distance of 1.61 meters in an environment with a short reverberation time of 0.15 seconds physically consistent with a small room? | Physically impossible due to the distance exceeding room bounds | Inconsistent because the reverberation is too long for a small space | Inconsistent | Consistent | D | Consistent | L3 | l3_physical_consistency_check | |
051 | Which sound source is located closer to the listener? | The sound of fluid dripping | A dog barking | The French folk track with acoustic guitar | A ticking clock | C | The French folk track with acoustic guitar | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
052 | Identify the location and distance of the young woman speaking in the recording.
Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left. Elevation 0 deg = level, 90 deg = up, -90 deg = down. | Azimuth 114.51 deg, Elevation 4.58 deg, Distance 3.49 m | Azimuth 355.29 deg, Elevation -20.32 deg, Distance 2.36 m | Azimuth 244.29 deg, Elevation 37.46 deg, Distance 1.14 m | Azimuth 244.29 deg, Elevation -37.46 deg, Distance 5.14 m | C | Azimuth 244.29 deg, Elevation 37.46 deg, Distance 1.14 m | L2 | l2_query_location_given_identity | |
053 | Which of the following bindings correctly identifies the location and distance of the two sound sources detected in the environment? | People chatting with traffic: 4.41° azimuth, 19.97° elevation, 2.65 m; Slow-paced pop ballad: 341.49° azimuth, 23.29° elevation, 2.44 m. | People chatting with traffic: 341.49° azimuth, 23.29° elevation, 2.44 m; Slow-paced pop ballad: 4.41° azimuth, 19.97° elevation, 2.65 m. | People chatting with traffic: 341.49° azimuth, 19.97° elevation, 2.44 m; Slow-paced pop ballad: 4.41° azimuth, 23.29° elevation, 2.65 m. | People chatting with traffic: 341.49° azimuth, 23.29° elevation, 2.65 m; Slow-paced pop ballad: 4.41° azimuth, 19.97° elevation, 2.44 m. | B | People chatting with traffic: 341.49° azimuth, 23.29° elevation, 2.44 m; Slow-paced pop ballad: 4.41° azimuth, 19.97° elevation, 2.65 m. | L2 | l2_bind_identity_location_distance | |
054 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | C | 1 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
055 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | C | 3 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
056 | What are the specific coordinates and distance for the sound source featuring a voice, a repetitive creaking sound, and a meowing vocalization? (Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left; Elevation 0 deg = level, 90 deg = up, -90 deg = down) | Azimuth 119.85°, Elevation -3.36°, Distance 1.28 m | Azimuth 331.96°, Elevation 16.26°, Distance 0.70 m | Azimuth 331.96°, Elevation -16.26°, Distance 1.40 m | Azimuth 99.86°, Elevation -55.18°, Distance 1.23 m | B | Azimuth 331.96°, Elevation 16.26°, Distance 0.70 m | L2 | l2_query_location_given_identity | |
057 | Which sound is present in the audio? | A frying pan sizzling | A microwave humming | A coffee grinder | A popcorn machine popping | D | A popcorn machine popping | L1 | l1_identify_event_class | |
058 | Considering the audio takes place in a small room with moderately reverberant acoustics (RT60 ~ 0.25 s), is the physical statement 'the source of Spanish music is located at a distance of 2.29 meters' consistent with the environment? | consistent | partially consistent | inconsistent | indeterminate | A | consistent | L3 | l3_physical_consistency_check | |
059 | Based on the audio of birds squawking and chirping, identify the location and distance of the source relative to your position (0 deg front, 90 deg right, 180 deg back, 270 deg left; 0 deg elevation level, 90 deg up, -90 deg down). | Azimuth 235.03 deg, Elevation -5.44 deg, Distance 6.62 m | Azimuth 55.03 deg, Elevation 5.44 deg, Distance 6.62 m | Azimuth 235.03 deg, Elevation 0.00 deg, Distance 10.00 m | Azimuth 125.03 deg, Elevation -5.44 deg, Distance 6.62 m | A | Azimuth 235.03 deg, Elevation -5.44 deg, Distance 6.62 m | L2 | l2_query_location_given_identity | |
060 | The harsh electronic track is heard at a distance of 1.62 meters. Based on the audio, is this distance consistent with the characteristics of a small room? | inconsistent | spatially unrelated | physically impossible | consistent | D | consistent | L3 | l3_physical_consistency_check | |
061 | A female voice is heard speaking from a specific direction. If the listener turns 180 degrees, what would be the new azimuth of this sound source?
Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left. | 254.85 deg | 115.15 deg | 25.15 deg | 205.15 deg | D | 205.15 deg | L3 | l3_counterfactual_rotate_180 | |
062 | Which sound is present in the audio? | Rain falling on a roof | A lighter being struck | Dogs barking | A car engine idling | B | A lighter being struck | L1 | l1_identify_event_class | |
063 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | B | 1 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
064 | What was said in the audio? | She rolled completely bottom downwards, and then disappeared. | She rolled completely bottom upwards, and then disappeared. | He rolled completely bottom upwards, and then disappeared. | She rolled completely bottom upwards, and then reappeared. | B | She rolled completely bottom upwards, and then disappeared. | L1 | l1_identify_speech_transcript | |
065 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | B | 1 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
066 | From which horizontal direction is the youth speaking about the water and the tracts of sand located?
Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left. | Back right (159.09 deg) | Front left (339.09 deg) | Front right (20.91 deg) | Front right (75.50 deg) | C | Front right (20.91 deg) | L1 | l1_localize_azimuth_direction | |
067 | Which description best matches the size and acoustic qualities of the room heard in the recording? | A large concert hall with expansive reverberation. | A small room with very dry acoustics and almost no echo. | A medium-sized office with noticeable sound reflections. | An open outdoor area with a completely flat response. | B | A small room with very dry acoustics and almost no echo. | L1 | l1_environment_acoustics | |
068 | If the funk rock song featuring solid guitar licks were removed from the environment, which of the following conclusions would still hold? | The room becomes silent except for the male voice and flowing water. | Solid guitar licks continue to reverberate throughout the medium-sized space. | A lawnmower and chirping birds are still audible from the front-right direction. | All mechanical and electronic sounds in the room cease completely. | C | A lawnmower and chirping birds are still audible from the front-right direction. | L3 | l3_counterfactual_remove_source | |
069 | What is the nature of the audio coming from the direction opposite the gunshots, located in the back-right quadrant at a closer distance? | Rapid metallic bursts from a firing range | A heavy industrial machinery hum | A melodic electronic instrumental with a lullaby-like feel | A high-pitched alarm signal | C | A melodic electronic instrumental with a lullaby-like feel | L3 | l3_multi_hop_composed_query | |
070 | Based on the audio, which sound source is closer to the listener? | Both sources are at an equal distance | The male youth speaking | The machine clicking sounds | It is impossible to determine | C | The machine clicking sounds | L2 | l2_compare_object_distances | |
071 | At what horizontal direction and azimuth is the sound of the bus stopping and letting people on located?
(Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left) | Front-right, 24.43 deg | Back-right, 114.43 deg | Back-left, 245.57 deg | Front-left, 294.43 deg | B | Back-right, 114.43 deg | L1 | l1_localize_azimuth_direction | |
072 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | C | 3 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
073 | How far away is the person currently playing the guitar? | 1.11 m | 1.39 m | 2.45 m | 1.92 m | B | 1.39 m | L1 | l1_estimate_distance | |
074 | If the sounds of people working with machinery were completely removed from the environment, which conclusion about the remaining soundscape would still be valid? | The only sounds left are high-pitched mechanical alarms coming from the right. | A soft, nostalgic male vocal and guitar performance remains audible from a low position on the left. | The environment becomes dominated by long-lasting echoes and heavy reverberation. | Industrial humming continues to emanate from a position above and behind the listener. | B | A soft, nostalgic male vocal and guitar performance remains audible from a low position on the left. | L3 | l3_counterfactual_remove_source | |
075 | Given the slow country music and vocal performance heard from the back-right, what is the likely intent behind this audio? | To provide a relaxed, live musical backdrop for a small venue. | To serve as an urgent emergency alert for a large building. | To facilitate a high-speed athletic training session. | To create a loud, upbeat atmosphere for a nightclub dance floor. | A | To provide a relaxed, live musical backdrop for a small venue. | L3 | l3_causal_intent | |
076 | You hear a stream flowing over rocks at an azimuth of 310.26 deg and a distance of 1.37 m. If you turn your body 180 deg, what will be the new azimuth of the sound source relative to your new orientation?
Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left. | 310.26 deg | 130.26 deg | 40.26 deg | 220.26 deg | B | 130.26 deg | L3 | l3_counterfactual_rotate_180 | |
077 | Based on the audio, identify the source located at an azimuth of 301.31 degrees, an elevation of -26.66 degrees, and a distance of 2.29 meters. | A vacuum cleaner running | A heavy rainstorm outside | A group of children playing and shouting | A single dog barking loudly | C | A group of children playing and shouting | L2 | l2_query_identity_given_location | |
078 | Identify the audio source located far to the right and slightly above the horizontal plane. Which specific sounds are produced by this source? | Loud thunder rumbling before the rain starts. | A person's feet scuffing while their clothing rubs together. | Heavy rain hitting a surface nearby. | The sound of wind gusting through trees. | B | A person's feet scuffing while their clothing rubs together. | L3 | l3_multi_hop_composed_query | |
079 | Based on the acoustic quality of the male vocals and environmental sounds, what are the characteristics of the listening environment? | A large, cavernous warehouse with metallic echoes. | A small, confined room with exceptionally dry and muffled acoustics. | A massive cathedral with a decay time exceeding two seconds. | An open-air outdoor environment with no sound reflections. | B | A small, confined room with exceptionally dry and muffled acoustics. | L1 | l1_environment_acoustics | |
080 | Which of the following correctly identifies the spatial locations and distances for the two sound sources? | Neo-soul song with French vocals: 10.54° azimuth, 33.65° elevation, 1.93 m; Dragging metal objects: 301.75° azimuth, 54.74° elevation, 0.87 m | Neo-soul song with French vocals: 301.75° azimuth, 54.74° elevation, 0.87 m; Dragging metal objects: 10.54° azimuth, 33.65° elevation, 1.93 m | Neo-soul song with French vocals: 301.75° azimuth, 33.65° elevation, 1.93 m; Dragging metal objects: 10.54° azimuth, 54.74° elevation, 0.87 m | Neo-soul song with French vocals: 10.54° azimuth, 54.74° elevation, 0.87 m; Dragging metal objects: 301.75° azimuth, 33.65° elevation, 1.93 m | B | Neo-soul song with French vocals: 301.75° azimuth, 54.74° elevation, 0.87 m; Dragging metal objects: 10.54° azimuth, 33.65° elevation, 1.93 m | L2 | l2_bind_identity_location_distance | |
081 | Which sound source is located at an azimuth of 35.00 degrees, an elevation of -2.64 degrees, and a distance of 2.38 meters? | Wind blowing through trees | Falling and splashing water | Bird chirping | Footsteps on gravel | B | Falling and splashing water | L2 | l2_query_identity_given_location | |
082 | How many distinct sound sources are in the audio? | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | C | 1 | L1 | l1_count_objects | |
083 | Which sound source is located at azimuth 153.84 degrees, elevation -14.67 degrees, and a distance of 0.24 meters? | A child crying | A young woman speaking calmly | Background music | A male narrator | B | A young woman speaking calmly | L2 | l2_query_identity_given_location | |
084 | Where is the source of the person striking a solid metal item with a metal tool located?
Coordinate system:
- Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left.
- Elevation 0 deg = level, 90 deg = up, -90 deg = down. | Azimuth 47.74 deg, Elevation -13.94 deg, Distance 5.81 m | Azimuth 132.26 deg, Elevation 13.94 deg, Distance 5.81 m | Azimuth 312.26 deg, Elevation 13.94 deg, Distance 2.50 m | Azimuth 132.26 deg, Elevation 50.00 deg, Distance 10.00 m | B | Azimuth 132.26 deg, Elevation 13.94 deg, Distance 5.81 m | L2 | l2_query_location_given_identity | |
085 | Which sound is present in the audio? | A dog barking loudly | A boat rising over waves with a person shouting | The sound of a heavy rainstorm | A vacuum cleaner running in another room | B | A boat rising over waves with a person shouting | L1 | l1_identify_event_class | |
086 | Where is the source with quiet water noises and whispering located relative to the sound of footsteps on a wooden floor? | Right | Front | Left | Back | C | Left | L2 | l2_relative_direction_between_objects | |
087 | Based on the audio, is the distance of the electric machine and ceramic clinking consistent with the size of the room? | Inconsistent | Consistent | Indeterminate | Partially consistent | B | Consistent | L3 | l3_physical_consistency_check | |
088 | A youth female voice is heard speaking calmly at an azimuth of 348.43 deg. If the listener turns 180 deg, what will be the new azimuth of the sound source?
Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left. | 168.43 deg | 348.43 deg | 258.43 deg | 18.43 deg | A | 168.43 deg | L3 | l3_counterfactual_rotate_180 | |
089 | Where is the instrumental lullaby located relative to the indie rock track? | right | back | left | front | C | left | L2 | l2_relative_direction_between_objects | |
090 | Based on the audio, what is the most likely intent of the person performing these actions? | They are tearing out pages to dispose of them. | They have dropped a heavy object and are now using a fan to cool down. | They have placed a book on a surface to begin reading or searching through it. | They are cleaning up a mess after an accidental fall. | C | They have placed a book on a surface to begin reading or searching through it. | L3 | l3_causal_intent | |
091 | Based on the audio, which description best characterizes the size and reverberation of the environment? | A large hall with heavy reverberation | A small room with moderate reverberation | A small room with completely dead acoustics | A wide open outdoor area with no reflections | B | A small room with moderate reverberation | L1 | l1_environment_acoustics | |
092 | A sound of a subway passing through a tunnel with an intercom announcement is heard. The sound is located at an azimuth of 137.23 deg. If the listener turns 180 deg, what is the new perceived azimuth? (Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left) | 317.23 deg | 137.23 deg | 42.77 deg | 227.23 deg | A | 317.23 deg | L3 | l3_counterfactual_rotate_180 | |
093 | Based on the audio, what is the horizontal direction and specific azimuth of the source playing depressive guitar music with a sad male voice? | Front-right at 30.34 deg | Left at 289.58 deg | Right at 289.58 deg | Front-right at 30.34 deg | B | Left at 289.58 deg | L1 | l1_localize_azimuth_direction | |
094 | A male speaker is heard at a distance of 1.78 meters in a medium-sized room with dry acoustics. Is this spatial arrangement physically consistent? | Physically impossible | Consistent | Inconsistent | Acoustically contradictory | B | Consistent | L3 | l3_physical_consistency_check | |
095 | Identify the horizontal direction of the audio source featuring the mellow synth track and robot-like vocalizations.
Coordinate system: Azimuth 0 deg = front, 90 deg = right, 180 deg = back, 270 deg = left. | Back-right (130.16°) | Back-right (138.97°) | Back-left (221.03°) | Front-right (48.97°) | B | Back-right (138.97°) | L1 | l1_localize_azimuth_direction | |
096 | Based on the acoustic characteristics of the trance music and the spoken dialogue, what are the size and reverberation qualities of the environment? | A small, acoustically treated studio with minimal reflections. | A medium-sized room with highly reverberant acoustics. | A massive hall with a decay time exceeding several seconds. | A large outdoor space with significant sound dispersion and no echoes. | B | A medium-sized room with highly reverberant acoustics. | L1 | l1_environment_acoustics | |
097 | What is the likely intent behind the choice of musical style and the acoustic setting of the audio? | To simulate a chaotic urban environment during peak traffic. | To create a formal atmosphere for a high-stakes orchestral competition. | To evoke a sense of travel and relaxed companionship through an intimate performance. | To test the maximum reverberation capacity of a large stone cathedral. | C | To evoke a sense of travel and relaxed companionship through an intimate performance. | L3 | l3_causal_intent | |
098 | What is the most likely cause for the rattling buzz heard from the back-right? | Liquid is boiling rapidly within the machine's cooling system. | A loose component is vibrating against the frame while the machine runs. | The machine is entering an emergency shutdown sequence. | A person is rhythmically tapping on the machine's housing. | B | A loose component is vibrating against the frame while the machine runs. | L3 | l3_causal_intent | |
099 | Which of the following options correctly maps each sound to its observed spatial coordinates (azimuth, elevation, and distance)? | Hissing car: 295.44 deg, 9.61 deg, 2.48 m; Walking on gravel: 225.83 deg, -27.16 deg, 0.97 m | Hissing car: 225.83 deg, -27.16 deg, 0.97 m; Walking on gravel: 295.44 deg, 9.61 deg, 2.48 m | Hissing car: 225.83 deg, -27.16 deg, 2.48 m; Walking on gravel: 295.44 deg, 9.61 deg, 0.97 m | Hissing car: 225.83 deg, -27.16 deg, 0.97 m; Walking on gravel: 180.00 deg, 0.00 deg, 5.00 m | B | Hissing car: 225.83 deg, -27.16 deg, 0.97 m; Walking on gravel: 295.44 deg, 9.61 deg, 2.48 m | L2 | l2_bind_identity_location_distance |
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TWNM FOA Final Evaluation Benchmark
This is the benchmark used in our final evaluation and corresponds to the benchmark introduced in our paper "The World is Not Mono: Enabling Spatial Understanding in Large Audio-Language Models".
Reference:
- Yuhuan You, Lai Wei, Xihong Wu, and Tianshu Qu. The World is Not Mono: Enabling Spatial Understanding in Large Audio-Language Models. arXiv:2601.02954v2, 2026.
Contents
- 1,000 FOA audio clips
- 1,000 multiple-choice questions
- 4 answer options per question
- gold standard answer letter and answer text
- public sample IDs remapped to
000-999
The release contains the benchmark question, the gold answer, and the FOA audio.
Audio
- Format: WAV
- Channels: 4 (FOA)
- Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
- Duration: 5.0 s
Fields
sample_idfile_namequestionoption_aoption_boption_coption_danswer_letteranswer_textleveltask
The public sample_id values are sequential release IDs from 000 to 999.
Provenance
The FOA clips were generated by spatially rendering dry audio from:
- Clothov2 for event sounds
- SpeechCraft-LibriTTSR for speech
- SongDescriber for music
License Notice
The released benchmark audio is derived from external dry audio sources. Use and redistribution must comply with the licenses and attribution requirements of the original source datasets.
Loading Example
from datasets import load_dataset
ds = load_dataset("audiofolder", data_dir="data")
print(ds)
print(ds["test"][0].keys())
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