Audio on the Web
Until now, there has not been a standard for playing audio files on a web page.Today, most audio files are played through a plug-in (like flash). However, different browsers may have different plug-ins.
HTML5 defines a new element which specifies a standard way to embed an audio file on a web page: the <audio> element.
Browser Support
Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the <audio> element.Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions, do not support the <audio> element.
HTML5 Audio - How It Works
To play an audio file in HTML5, this is all you need:Example:
<audio controls="controls">
<source src="song.ogg" type="audio/ogg" />
<source src="song.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" />
Your browser does not support the audio element.
</audio>
The control attribute adds audio controls, like play, pause, and volume.
You should also insert text content between the <audio> and </audio> tags for browsers that do not support the <audio> element.
The <audio> element allows multiple <source> elements. <source> elements can link to different audio files. The browser will use the first recognized format.
Audio Formats and Browser Support
Currently, there are 3 supported file formats for the <audio> element: MP3, Wav, and Ogg:| Browser | MP3 | Wav | Ogg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 9 | YES | NO | NO |
| Firefox 4.0 | NO | YES | YES |
| Google Chrome 6 | YES | YES | YES |
| Apple Safari 5 | YES | YES | NO |
| Opera 10.6 | NO | YES | YES |
HTML5 Audio Tags
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| <audio> | Defines sound content |
| <source> | Defines multiple media resources for media elements, such as <video> and <audio> |
