# Package javax.sound

package javax.sound
Provides interfaces and classes for the Java Sound API. The API is divided into sub-packages.

- Capture, processing and playback of sampled audio data is under `javax.sound.sampled`.
- Sequencing, and synthesis of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data is under `javax.sound.midi`.

## Related Documentation

For more information on using Java Sound see:

- The Java Sound Tutorial

Since:
  25

Related Packages
Package
Description
javax.sound.midi
Provides interfaces and classes for I/O, sequencing, and synthesis of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data.
javax.sound.sampled
Provides interfaces and classes for capture, processing, and playback of sampled audio data.
Classes
Class
Description
SoundClip
The `SoundClip` class is a simple abstraction for playing a sound clip.