Definition

Noun: 1. A recording made on magnetic tape: A physical or digital copy of sound or video information stored on a length of magnetic tape.

Usage

• The term "tape recording" refers specifically to the medium (magnetic tape) used to capture and store the recording. It distinguishes the recording from those made on other media, such as vinyl records, compact discs, or digital files.
• It can refer to both the process of making the recording and the resulting physical object (the tape itself).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The police presented the tape recording as evidence in court.
  • We found an old tape recording of my grandparents' wedding.
  • The quality of an analog tape recording can be very warm and rich.

Advanced Usage

• "to make a tape recording of": To record something onto magnetic tape.
  • The journalist made a tape recording of the entire interview.

Variants and Related Words

• Tape (noun/verb): The medium itself; to record on tape.
  • I need a blank tape. Let's tape the show.
• Recording (noun): The general act or product of recording.
  • The recording of the concert is available online.
• Audio tape (noun): Tape used specifically for recording sound.
• Video tape (noun): Tape used specifically for recording video.

Synonyms

• Tape: (as in "listen to the tape")
• Recording: (general term)
• Audio recording: (specifies sound)

Related Phrases

• On tape: Recorded or stored on magnetic tape.
  • Do you have that song on tape?
• Tape-record (verb): To record on tape.
  • He tape-recorded the lecture for later review.

Noun

1. a recording made on magnetic tape
   • the several recordings were combined on a master tape