reel to reel tape

A form of reel-to-reel tape — An audio recording medium consisting of magnetic tape that runs from one reel to another passing the record and playback heads.

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Meanings

nounreel to reel tape (plural reel to reel tapes)

plural reel to reel tapes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of reel-to-reel tape.
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Chicago

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