How to insert audio in html

Learn how to easily insert audio in HTML using the

To insert audio in HTML, you can use the <audio> tag. This tag allows you to specify an audio file that will be embedded in the web page. You can also specify various attributes such as autoplay, loop, and controls to customize the behavior of the audio player.

Here is an example of how to insert audio in HTML using the <audio> tag:

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

In this example, we have used the controls attribute to display the audio player controls, such as play, pause, and volume. We have also specified the audio file example.mp3 using the <source> tag within the <audio> tag. The type attribute specifies the MIME type of the audio file.

You can also add additional <source> tags to specify alternative audio formats, such as OGG or WAV, to ensure compatibility with different web browsers.

Using JavaScript to control the audio playback

You can use JavaScript to programmatically control the playback of the audio element. For example, you can use JavaScript to play the audio when a button is clicked or to dynamically change the source of the audio file.

Here is an example of how to use JavaScript to play the audio when a button is clicked:

var audio = document.querySelector('audio');

document.querySelector('button').addEventListener('click', function() {
  audio.play();
});
    

In this example, we have selected the <audio> element using the querySelector method and stored it in the audio variable. We have then added a click event listener to a <button> element. When the button is clicked, the play method is called on the audio element to start the playback.

By combining the <audio> tag with JavaScript, you can create custom audio players with advanced functionality to enhance the user experience on your website.