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The <audio> tag is supported in all major browsers.
The <audio> tag defines sound, such as music or other audio streams.
The <audio> tag is new in HTML5.
Tip: Any text inside the between <audio> and </audio> will be displayed in browsers that do not support audio.
New : New in HTML5.
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| autoplayNew | autoplay | Specifies that the audio will start playing as soon as it is ready |
| controlsNew | controls | Specifies that audio controls should be displayed (such as a play/pause button etc). |
| loopNew | loop | Specifies that the audio will start over again, every time it is finished |
| preloadNew | auto metadata none |
Specifies if and how the author thinks the audio should be loaded when the page loads |
| srcNew | URL | Specifies the URL of the audio file |
The <audio> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML5.
The <audio> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML5.
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