BEIJING: TikTok is working on a new feature called ‘Sound Search’ for users to search for songs by humming or playing them.
The company has confirmed that the feature is currently available to some users in select regions and is not yet widely available.
The Sound Search feature offers another way for users to find the desired tunes on the app. On a platform where song-based trends change rapidly, the tool can also help you explore and better understand current trends.
Sound search on TikTok is somewhat similar to YouTube Music’s song tracking feature that lets you search for a song name by singing, humming or playing.
While Shazam is definitely the most popular song identification tool, these new features for TikTok and YouTube Music go beyond what’s possible on Shazam as they allow you to hum or identify songs by song. gives, while Shazam only works if you play the original song.
While Shazam and YouTube Music can help you find song names, Tik Tok’s tool isn’t just for finding songs, it’s also designed to show you videos that use them.
