tape recording

American  

noun

1. a magnetic tape on which speech, music, etc., have been recorded.

2. the act of recording on magnetic tape.

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tape recording British  

noun

1. the act or process of recording on magnetic tape

2. the speech, music, etc, so recorded

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Etymology

Origin of tape recording

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

In the tape recording of the hypnosis session, Chapman explained that the reason why he targeted Lennon was because of his signature catchphrase: “All you need is love.”

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023

In a tape recording, Roberts-Smith was also heard lambasting soldiers who break the code of silence.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2023

Before the full House could vote, a bombshell tape recording was released in which Nixon could be heard approving a plan to pressure the FBI to drop its Watergate investigation.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

During a lively seven-week preliminary hearing, prosecutors played a tape recording of Dederich discussing how his followers should handle lawyers such as Morantz.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2022

He hadn’t given them ordinary walkie-talkies because he didn’t want anybody listening to the talk, especially the news media, who might make a tape recording of the chatter.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston