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title: HTML5 Audio
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## HTML5 Audio
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Before HTML5, audio files had to be played in a browser using a plug-in like Adobe Flash.
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The HTML <audio> element is used to embed sound content in documents. It may contain one or more audio sources, represented using the src attribute or the [source](<source>) element
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The following code snippet adds an audio file with the filename `tutorial.ogg` or `tutorial.mp3`. The <source> element indicates alternative audio files which the browser may choose from. The browser will utilize the first recognized format.
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#### Example 1
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```html
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<audio controls>
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<source src="tutorial.ogg" type="audio/ogg">
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<source src="tutorial.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
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Your browser does not support the audio element.
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</audio>
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```
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#### Example 2
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```html
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<audio src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/freecodecamp/simonSound1.mp3" controls loop autoplay>
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</audio>
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```
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The `controls` attribute includes audio controls like play, pause, and volume. If you don't use this attribute, then no controls will be shown.
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The `<source>` element enables you to indicate alternative audio files which the browser may choose from. The browser will utilize the first recognized format.
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The text between the `<audio>` and `</audio>` tags may be shown in browser that does not support the HTML5 `<audio>` element.
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The autoplay attribute will automatically play your audio file in the background. It is considered better practice to let visitors choose to play audio.
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The preload attribute indicates what the browser should do if the player is not set to autoplay.
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The loop attribute will play your audio file in a continuous loop if mentioned.
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Since this is html5, some browsers do not support it. You can check it at https://caniuse.com/#search=audio
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#### More Information:
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https://caniuse.com/#search=audio
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https://www.w3schools.com/html/html5_audio.asp
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https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg589529(v=vs.85).aspx
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