Word: Tape Recorder
Definition: A tape recorder is a device that records sound using magnetic tape. It can capture voices, music, and other sounds, allowing you to play them back later.
Usage Instructions: - To record something, you need to press the "record" button. - To listen to what you recorded, you press the "play" button. - You can rewind to hear something again or fast forward to skip to a different part.
Example: "I used my tape recorder to save the interview with the musician."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced contexts, tape recorders are often discussed in relation to audio production and preservation of sounds. They may be used in studios to create music or in journalism to capture interviews accurately.
Word Variants: - Tape (noun): Refers to the magnetic tape used in the recorder. - Recording (noun): The sound that has been captured by the tape recorder.
Different Meanings: - In general, "tape" can also mean an adhesive strip used for sticking things together, which is a different context from "tape recorder."
Synonyms: - Audio recorder - Magnetic recorder - Sound recorder
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - "Roll tape" - This phrase is used to mean starting to record something, often used in film or media contexts.
Phrasal verb related to recording: - "Play back" - to listen to a recording after it has been made. Example: "Let’s play back the tape to hear what was said."
Summary: A tape recorder is a useful tool for capturing sound, especially before digital recording devices became popular.