mixtape
noun[C]
uk/ˈmɪks.teɪp/us/ˈmɪks.teɪp/(alsomixed tape,uk/ˈmɪkst ˌteɪp/us/ˈmɪkst ˌteɪp/)acollectionofsongsput together for aparticularpersonoroccasionbut notprofessionallyproduced,especiallyon acassette(= aflatrectangulardevicecontaininga verylongstripofmagneticmaterialforrecordingsound):
I made a mixtape for mygirlfriend.
Remember the '80s when you could make someone a mixtape on acassette?
acollectionofsongsfrom one or moreartists,producedprofessionallyand usually put on theinternetforpeopletolistento forfree:
Mixtapes canactuallybolsteran artist'ssales.
Rappers havegrownincreasinglygood at using mixtapes topromotethemselves.
- He was thepersonincollegewho had all therecordsand who could make you agreatmixedtapeforyourcar.
- Fans had tobuyanarmfulof 12-inchsinglesbytheirfavouritesto put together adecentmixtape.
- Mixtapes havebecomeavitalpartof thehip-hopworld.
- It's noteasytoturna mixtape into something you canlegallysell.
Sound and image recordings
- audiobook
- autotune
- Blu-ray
- box set
- compact disc
- concept album
- jewel case
- MD
- MiniDisc
- mix
- pressing
- record
- reissue
- sample
- sharpness
- shuffle
- tagging
- talking head
- tapescript
- track