Before HTML5, audio files could only be played in a browser with a plug-in (like flash).
The HTML5 <audio> element specifies a standard way to embed audio in a web page.
<audio>
To play an audio file in HTML, use the <audio> element:
<audio controls> <source src="claps.ogg" type="audio/ogg"> <source src="claps.mp3" type="audio/mpeg"> Your browser does not support the audio element. </audio>
The controls attribute adds audio controls, like play, pause, and volume.
The <source> element allows you to specify alternative audio files which the browser may choose from. The browser will use the first recognized format.
<source>
The text between the <audio> and </audio> tags will only be displayed in browsers that do not support the <audio> element.
</audio>