audiocassette
1
4.9
- noun
- /ˌɔːdiəʊkəˈsɛt/
- Archaic
:
audiocinta
- Once the audiocassette, which was frequently used in language teaching, had reached the end of its technology lifespan, it was easily substituted with the compact disc, which offered superior sound quality and easier access.
- audiocassette recorder
- audiocassette tapes
Examples
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Before digital downloads became popular, I used an audiocassette to record songs from the radio.
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Before the lesson to be observed, the researcher outfitted the ST with a microphone and the CT with a receiver and audiocassette recorder.
Academic text (2003) -
Four observers, each assigned to one coach, recorded the practice using a hand-held audiocassette recorder.
Academic text (1996) -
At the completion of the study, everything from the audiocassette tapes to the final interpretations was given to an "auditor."
Academic text (2001) -
The CT then observed the ST teach one entire lesson during which she spoke into a hand-held audiocassette recorder whenever she made a comment.
Academic text (2003) -
For members of intermediate and high school ensembles, assessment of individual progress can be enhanced by having students prepare and submit audiocassette tapes of their own performances.
Academic text (1999) -
In this study, CTs were given one practice observation to get acquainted with the thinking-out-loud technique and the operation of the audiocassette recorder.
Academic text (2003) -
The second scorer scored the passages independently of the original scoring sheets while listening to the probe sessions on the audiocassette recorder.
Academic text (2004) -
Jim Ricc, band and orchestra director at Woodinville High School in Woodinville, Washington, has students submit audiocassette tapes on a rotating basis during their three years in high school.
Academic text (1995) -
CEA/COA courses are based on MATC College of the Air program courses that were originally developed for delivery to non-incarcerated students via public television, videotape, and audiocassette.
Academic text (2013)
Synonyms
81
2.6
A small flat plastic case that holds tape for music or video
36
3.7
A long strip of tape for recording sound
17
2.9
Sound or pictures saved on long plastic tape for playing later
11
2.4
A small flat case with tape that holds music or sound
How Modern
- Texting
73
3.4
- Specialized
9
3.3
- US
12
2.5
- Archaic
1
4.9
- Archaic
36
3.7
4
3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word audiocassette comes from the parts audio 'sound' and cassette 'small box'. So, it means a small plastic box with tape for recording and playing sound.