mixtape
noun
mixtape is spelled M-I-X-T-A-P-E: 7 letters. It appears 2.2 times per million words in written English, the 18,537th most frequent word form (wordfreq, 2021 data). As a noun, mixtape means “A compilation of songs assembled into a single sequence, usually encompassing many different artists and assembled by fans; often curated around a…” (English Wiktionary, September 2026). The plural of mixtape is mixtapes.
How many letters and syllables are in mixtape?
| Letters | 7: M-I-X-T-A-P-E |
|---|---|
| In writing | 2.2 times per million words; the 18,537th most frequent word form |
| Wrong spellings searched | none measured in search |
Sources: letters and syllables from the English Wiktionary's hyphenation or pronunciation; written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
How common is mixtape?
Mixtape appears 2.2 times per million words in written English, the 18,537th most frequent word form in the list.
Source: written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
Words people confuse with mixtape
Also written: mix tape (one word or two).
Sources: English Wiktionary (homophones, alternative spellings).
Forms of mixtape
- mixtapes plural
- mixed tape
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
What does mixtape mean?
The meanings the English Wiktionary records, quoted as written there (source below).
noun
- 1
A compilation of songs assembled into a single sequence, usually encompassing many different artists and assembled by fans; often curated around a theme, mood, or personal taste; traditionally without legal permission.
- 2
A selection of songs recorded onto a cassette tape, often combining tracks by multiple artists, whether legally obtained or informally copied.
- 3
A playlist-style compilation of songs created on any medium (CD, digital file, streaming playlist), often shared among friends or online communities.
- 4
A digital compilation of music, whether created by an artist or a fan, that evokes the aesthetic, informality, or curatorial spirit of earlier physical mixtapes.
- 5
An independently assembled or distributed project, frequently featuring original tracks, freestyles, remixes, or performances over existing beats, historically circulated via cassettes or CDs.
- 6
A release by an established artist presented as informal, experimental, transitional, or promotional in nature, typically implying greater creative freedom, fewer industry expectations, and lower commercial stakes than an album.
See also: unofficial
- 7
A label-curated compilation designed to showcase multiple artists (especially emerging acts), often serving promotional or scene-building purposes.
Welcome to the New Administration was a mixtape released by American rock band Fall Out Boy and featured tracks by fellow artists from their label.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
Where does mixtape come from?
From mix + tape; originally mix tape. Originally referring to a homemade compilation recorded onto a cassette tape and circulated informally, especially within hip-hop culture, mixtape has broadened in sense. In contemporary usage it often denotes a musical project released outside the conventional album framework, typically characterized by looser structure, experimental material, or informal distribution, even when no physical tape medium is involved.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).