Audio

🌐 HTML5 🟢 Chapter 20 of 37 📂 Phase 08: Audio, Video & Embeds 📅 2026 Edition

📌 Covered in this chapter: <audio> Element · controls, autoplay, loop, muted · <source> Formats (MP3, OGG, WAV) · Fallback Text · Audio JavaScript API

Welcome to Phase 8 (Chapter 20): Audio! Embed audio music or podcast files natively with the HTML5 <audio> element and <source> format fallbacks.

1Audio Player Syntax

HTML — Audio Player Syntax ▶ Run in HTML Editor

<audio controls preload="metadata">
  <source src="audio.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
  <source src="audio.ogg" type="audio/ogg">
  Your browser does not support native audio playback.
</audio>

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Reviewed for accuracy & tested on HTML5 Standards · Last updated August 2026