Minecraft /playsound command
Plays any sound in the game to the players you choose, at any position.
Syntax
/playsound <sound> <source> <targets> [<pos>] [<volume>] [<pitch>] [<minVolume>]
Parts in square brackets are optional, parts in angle brackets are required. You do not type the brackets: Put your own value in their place.
Arguments
| Argument | What it does |
|---|---|
| <sound> | Sound ID: entity.experience_orb.pickup, block.note_block.pling and so on. |
| <source> | The sound channel: master, music, record, weather, block, hostile, player, ambient or voice. |
| [<pitch>] | Between 0.5 and 2.0; makes the sound deeper or higher. |
Examples
/playsound minecraft:entity.player.levelup master @a
Plays the level-up sound to everyone.
/playsound minecraft:block.note_block.pling master @s ~ ~ ~ 1 1.5
Plays a high note.
Good to know
- If a player cannot hear the sound, the position is usually too far away: Play the sound at the player's position.
- Use stopsound to stop it.
How do I run this command?
Press T in game to open chat (or press / directly), type the command and press Enter. While typing, Tab completes the options. This command counts as a cheat: It needs cheats enabled in a singleplayer world, and operator permission on a server (operator (level 2)).
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