# <audio>

The element that embeds sound content and can provide browser playback controls.

## What is **`<audio>`**?

**`<audio>`** — The element that embeds sound content and can provide browser playback controls.

```html
<audio controls src="interview.mp3">
  Download the <a href="interview.mp3">interview</a>.
</audio>
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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