Key Findings in Emotional Prosody: Theoretical Frameworks and Empirical Advances

Emotional prosody is integral to human communication and AI-driven affective technologies. A systematic review is needed to clarify key findings and guide future research. This paper examines major frameworks and integrates recent empirical advances in acoustic-perceptual mechanisms. The review aims to provide an overview of the main findings in emotional prosody research and to offer insights that may inspire future investigations. Further exploration of dynamic, culturally grounded, and multimodal perspectives will be essential in advancing the field.