audiotape
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈɔːdiəʊteɪp/
KK: /ˈɔːdiəʊteɪp/
noun
Definition
A type of tape that is used to record and play back sound.
Example
I listened to my favorite music on an audiotape from the 90s.
Conversation
I found an old audiotape in my attic yesterday.
Really? What was on it?
It has recordings from my family gatherings when I was a kid.
That's awesome! You should play it for everyone.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tape
recording
cassette
Antonyms
silence
inaudibility
quietness
transitive verb
Definition
To record sound using a magnetic tape medium.
Example
She audiotaped the lecture so she could listen to it later.
Tense Forms
Past: audiotaped
Past Participle: audiotaped
Conversation
Did you remember to audiotape the band rehearsal yesterday?
Yes, I did! I think it will sound great when we listen to it.
I can't wait to hear it! I hope we caught all the best parts.
Root Explanation
Audiotape is formed from "audio" (from Latin "audire", meaning to hear) and "tape" (from Old French "tape", meaning a strip of material). The word "audiotape" refers to a strip of material used for recording sound, thus combining the concepts of hearing and a physical medium.
Memory Tip
Think of 'audio' meaning to hear, and 'tape' as a strip used for recording. This helps you remember that an audiotape is a medium for hearing recorded sounds.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.