What happens when you click onto a link of a sound file?
Well, you can test it here:

• MPEG Audio sample
• Ogg Vorbis Audio sample
• PCM Audio sample

If you expected to actually hear the sound while reading further, this script can help you.

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note: The link functionality remains, you can use the context menu for alternative actions.