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# beginInterruption()

Called after your audio session is interrupted.

```
optional func beginInterruption()
```

## Discussion

By the time this interruption arrives, your audio has already stopped. Your application may be suspended or terminated following an interruption—for example, if a user chooses to take an incoming phone call. Use this method to adjust the user interface, and to save application state, as necessary.

## See Also

  [Audio Session Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Audio/Conceptual/AudioSessionProgrammingGuide/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40007875)


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