Kassettenkultur
Kassettenkultur, a German term translating to "cassette culture," refers to the widespread adoption and use of compact cassette tapes as a primary medium for audio recording and playback, particularly prevalent from the 1970s through the early 1990s. This period saw the cassette transition from a niche format to a dominant force in music consumption, personal recording, and even early forms of home audio engineering.
The portability and relative affordability of cassette players and tapes made them accessible to a broad audience.
Beyond music, Kassettenkultur encompassed spoken word recordings, personal dictations, and even early forms of audio art.