Internet Explorer is a web browser that is used to view web pages on the internet. It allows users to access different websites and view the content on those sites, such as text, images, videos, and other media. Internet Explorer is designed to make it easy for users to navigate the internet by providing tools such as search bars, bookmarks, and tabs. While it may be possible to play movies or music within Internet Explorer, its primary purpose is to browse the internet and display web pages.