Audio on the Web

Before HTML5, audio files could only be played in a browser with a plug-in (like flash).

The HTML5

The HTML

To play an audio file in HTML, use the

example

<audio controls>
  <source src="horse.ogg" type="audio/ogg">
  <source src="horse.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
Your browser does not support the audio element.
</audio>

HTML Audio - How It Works

The controls attribute adds audio controls, like play, pause, and volume.

The element allows you to specify alternative audio files which the browser may choose from. The browser will use the first recognized format.

The text between the tags will only be displayed in browsers that do not support the