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 really enjoyed the music as a small kid, but wasn't honestly transformed by hip-hop until I heard a mix tape, from the unreleased Nas album "Illmatic" back in 1993.

From Salon • May 14, 2023

“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

Mr. Deutsch played a mix tape of electronic sounds while other musicians banged on various items in Seley’s studio.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022

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

The first present is going to be a mix tape.

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

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