cassette deck
Definition
Noun: A cassette deck is a piece of audio equipment designed for playing and recording audio cassette tapes. It typically includes the mechanical transport for the tape and the electronic components for sound processing, but does not include built-in amplifiers or speakers.
Usage
A cassette deck is used as a standalone component in a stereo system or as part of a larger audio unit. It refers specifically to the machine that handles the cassette medium. - He inserted the mixtape into the cassette deck to listen to it. - The studio used a high-quality cassette deck for recording demos.
Advanced Usage
- As a historical/technical term: The term is often used when discussing vintage audio technology or the history of music formats.
- The exhibit featured a cassette deck from the 1980s.
Variants and Related Words
- Tape deck: A more general term for a device that plays and records magnetic tape, which can include reel-to-reel formats as well as cassette formats. A cassette deck is a specific type of tape deck.
- Cassette player: A device that can play cassette tapes but may not have recording capabilities. A cassette deck usually implies recording functionality.
Synonyms
- Cassette recorder (though this can sometimes refer to simpler, portable units)
- Tape recorder (a broader term)
Related Idioms/Phrases
No common idioms are specifically formed with the term "cassette deck." It is a technical compound noun.
Noun
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a tape deck for playing and recording cassette tapes