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Freesound

Music Samples.

Freesound API is a free Music API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Music
Visit documentation ↗freesound.org

About Freesound API documentation

Provider
Freesound API documentation
Website
freesound.org ↗

Details from freesound.org.

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Crowdsourced lyrics and music knowledge

OAuthHTTPSCORS ?
B

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Freesound API FAQ

Who provides the Freesound API?

The Freesound API is provided by Freesound API documentation (freesound.org).

Is the Freesound API free?

Yes. The Freesound API is listed in the Music category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Freesound API require an API key?

Yes. The Freesound API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Freesound API from the browser?

CORS support for the Freesound API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the Freesound API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Freesound API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.