Definition of cassette

The word "cassette" has its origin in the late 18th century, derived from the French word "casset," meaning "little box." Initially, the term referred to a small container or box used to store small items such as jewelry, beads, or other trinkets. In the early 19th century, the term "cassette" began to be used in the context of music, specifically to describe a type of musicians' magnetic recording format that consisted of a magnetic tape wound around a spool or reel. This format was later developed into the compact cassette, which became widely popular in the 1960s and 1970s for music recording and playback. Today, the term "cassette" is often associated with this music format, as well as with other small, box-like containers used to store or protect various items.