---
title: pause()
framework: musickit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: musickit/musicplayer/pause()
---

# pause()

Pauses playback of the current entry.

## Declaration

```swift
func pause()
```

## Discussion

Discussion If playback isn’t currently underway, this method has no effect. To resume playback of the current entry from the pause point, call the play() method.