The <audio> element lets you embed sound files directly in a page — no plugins, no Flash. You control playback, offer multiple formats for browser compatibility, and make it accessible by providing a text transcript. This lesson covers everything from the simplest one-liner to the full multi-source accessible pattern.
1-A 2-A 3-A 4-A | 5 controls 6 loop 7 = <audio controls src="song.mp3"></audio> 8 = <audio controls><source src="a.mp3" type="audio/mpeg"><source src="a.ogg" type="audio/ogg"></audio> 9 = User experience - unexpected sound is intrusive | 10 = Saves bandwidth - loads audio only when played