# tts:streaming-event >> jambonz => websocket server An `tts:streaming-event` message is sent by jambonz to indicate a streaming event The message shall contain an event_type field with one of the following values: - stream_open: tokens are now being streamed to the synthesizer; any tokens received before this event would have been queued and are now being sent - stream_closed: tokens are no longer being streamed to the synthesizer, but the application may continue sending them; when the stream is next opened the queued tokens will be sent. - stream_paused: the token buffer is full and the application should discontinue sending tokens - stream_resumed: the application may resume sending tokens