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# timedMetadata

An array of the most recently encountered timed metadata.

```
@MainActor var timedMetadata: [AVMetadataItem]? { get }
```

## Return Value

An array of [`AVMetadataItem`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVMetadataItem) or `nil` if no metadata was found.

## Discussion

Prior to the player item loading its media, this property value is `nil`. You can key-value observe this property to monitor when metadata becomes available.

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