mixtape

American

[miks-teyp] / ˈmɪksˌteɪp /

Or mix tape

noun

Music.

a recording on a cassette tape, CD, or digital medium, consisting of music or songs selected by a single person.

My boyfriend made me the greatest mixtape for my birthday.
such a recording consisting of music or songs personally selected by the artist, usually a hip-hop artist.

His mixtape from a live performance helped propel him to stardom.
a recording consisting of blended or recombined tracks, or a series of tracks with smooth transitions, especially one created by a DJ.

Usage

What does mixtape mean? Unlike an official album, a mixtape is a more casual assortment of songs, organized by a listener or created by an artist.

Etymology

Origin of mixtape

mix + tape

Example Sentences

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The VCR transformed Americans from passive viewers into active curators of their entertainment, laying the groundwork for everything from mixtapes to Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal

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