Which HTML5 tag is used to embed a standalone audio file directly into a webpage?

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A <sound>
B <audio>
C <embed>
D <music>

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Answer: B. <audio>

Explanation: HTML5 introduced the standard <audio> element to embed audio files natively without requiring third-party plugins. Tags like <sound> and <music> do not exist in HTML specifications.

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Which HTML5 tag is used to embed a standalone audio file directly into a webpage?

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