mix tape

British

noun

a collection of songs or tunes by different performers, selected by an individual and recorded on an audio tape, compact disc, etc

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“I saw his mix tape from high school and saw a highlight of him hurdling over a guy in college,” Zachary said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2023

It was all in honour of Annie's sister Sonia who "loved a good dance move and a good mix tape".

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2022

It’s as if Mr. Colicchio had brought in a mix tape he found inside an old Walkman in his basement.

From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2021

The music that pulsates inside this space is a mix tape, featuring the majestic sweep of tunes that have informed David’s young life, whether James Brown or Cafe Tacuba.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2021

The mix tape I made for him hit a bunch of winter songs.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

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