tapework

The use of tapes to produce audio effects.

Noun

  1. The use of tapes to produce audio effects.
    • Rock precedents for pure studio tapework come from Frank Zappa, with his decidedly Varese-esque concrete pieces on the albums Absolutely Free, Lumpy Gravy and Only In It For The Money, all made in 1967. - 2016, Simon...

Origin

From tape + -work.