Snapchat’s feature for adding music to snaps is called Sounds.
Snap introduced Sounds in October 2020, allowing users to add licensed music or their own recorded audio to photo and video snaps. On iOS at launch, users could select tracks before or after capturing a snap, then adjust where a song began with a trimming tool.
Sounds also connects a snap to music-discovery services. A recipient can swipe up to see the song title, artist, and album art, and may be offered a link to listen to the full track on services such as Spotify, Apple Music, or SoundCloud.
A common mix-up is confusing Sounds with Voice Filters. Voice Filters alter a speaker’s voice, while Sounds adds music or recorded audio as a soundtrack. The feature is also broader than a simple music library because Snapchat lets users create and save original sounds.