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license: cc-by-nc-4.0
tags:
- benchmark
- music-generation
- evaluation
size_categories:
- 1G<n<10G
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# CTIM-Bench: Benchmark for Traditional Chinese Music Generation

**CTIM-Bench** is a curated evaluation dataset consisting of **500 expert-validated high-fidelity samples**, specifically designed to benchmark music generation models on traditional Chinese instruments. It serves as the test set for the **CTIM-Gen** project.

The dataset features **42.6% minority ethnic instruments** (e.g., Matouqin, Hulusi), reflecting the rich diversity of Chinese musical culture.

## ⚖️ Data Source & Usage Policy

The audio data in this benchmark was primarily collected from [China Music Network (www.china1901.com)](http://www.china1901.com/), with a small amount supplemented from [Bilibili](https://www.bilibili.com/).

**Important**: This dataset is provided **solely for academic research purposes** in the field of AI music generation. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. By downloading or using this dataset, you agree to these terms.

## Contents

- **audio/**: Ground truth audio files (30s clips).
- **test_prompts.json**: Metadata containing prompts and file references.
- **Instruments**: Guqin, Guzheng, Matouqin, Hulusi, Pipa, Erhu, Yangqin.