Summary  
This chapter explains how to embed and configure audio playback in HTML using the `<audio>` element and its attributes (controls, autoplay, loop, muted, volume) along with fallback content.  

General domain of usage  
Web development (rich media integration)

You can utilize the `<audio>` element to include audio files on a web page. Let's consider an example:

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In this example: 
- `<audio>` element contains a `<source>` element, which specifies the URL and file type of the audio file. Commonly supported formats are MP3 and OGG;
- `controls` attribute displays standard playback controls such as play, pause, and volume;
- If the user's browser doesn't support the audio element, a fallback message will be displayed.

Additional attributes commonly used with the HTML audio element include:
- `autoplay`: starts playing the audio file as soon as the page loads;
- `loop`: causes the audio file to loop continuously;
- `muted`: mutes the audio by default;
- `volume`: specifies the default volume level for the audio file, ranging from 0.0 (silent) to 1.0 (full volume).

Here's an example demonstrating the usage of all these attributes:

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Which of the following statements about the `<audio>` element in HTML is true?

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