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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Mixtape

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Mixtape

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mixtape/ˈmɪk.steɪp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er hat ein Mixtape für ihren Geburtstag erstellt."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A compilation of music tracks, typically created by an individual, that is recorded onto a medium for personal use or distribution.

    "He created a mixtape for her birthday, featuring all her favorite songs."
  2. 2

    A collection of songs or tracks that are mixed together, often showcasing a particular genre or theme.

    "The DJ released a mixtape that highlighted the best tracks from the summer."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term is a portmanteau of the words 'mix' and 'tape', originating in the United States during the late 20th century. Originally referring to a compilation of music recorded onto a magnetic cassette tape by an individual, the term evolved to describe promotional compilations distributed by DJs in the hip-hop community and later to independent digital music releases.

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