Walkman
Personal tape player
Walkman is a trademark for Sony's portable cassette player, introduced in 1979, which allowed people to listen to music through headphones while moving around.
The device revolutionized how people consumed music, making it personal and portable for the first time.
The name became so iconic that walkman was sometimes used generically for any portable audio player: I grabbed my walkman and went for a jog.
Wearable speakers for ears
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
- earphonesWearable audio transducers
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
- battery-poweredEnergized by cells
compact · lightweight · belt clip · play button · personal stereo · on-the-go · commute · isolation
Informal song compilation
- rewindReturn to beginning
- fast-forwardAccelerated playback mode
- auto-reverseMechanism flipping playback direction
- tape deckMagnetic audio playback device
blank tape · record · playback · Dolby · tape hiss · compact cassette · insert · eject
Informal song compilation
- boomboxPortable stereo with speakers
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
- breakdanceAcrobatic street-style movement
- synthpopElectronic keyboard-based music genre
new wave · ghetto blaster · legwarmers · neon colors · fanny pack · mullets · arcade · Pac-Man
Evoking recent past
- vintageQuality from past eras
- analogComparable equivalent
- memoriesStored past experiences
- youthState of being immature
adolescence · classic · old-school · flashback · soundtrack · bygone era · collectible · iconic
Swift foot travel
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- fitnessGood physical shape
- sweatbandAbsorbent forehead strip
- workoutStructured physical exercise
cardio · endorphins · pace · sneakers · athletic · warm-up · cooldown · hydration
Creating something original
- miniaturizationReducing physical scale significantly
- consumer electronicsDevices for everyday use
- Japanese engineeringTechnical prowess from Japan
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
branding · portable electronics · cultural icon · game-changer · mass market · industrial design · product launch
headphones
Wearable speakers for ears
- earbudsTiny insertable audio devices
- earphonesWearable audio transducers
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
battery-powered · compact · lightweight · belt clip · play button · personal stereo · on-the-go · commute · isolation
mixtape
Informal song compilation
- rewindReturn to beginning
- fast-forwardAccelerated playback mode
- auto-reverseMechanism flipping playback direction
tape deck · blank tape · record · playback · Dolby · tape hiss · compact cassette · insert · eject · pause button
mixtape
Informal song compilation
- boomboxPortable stereo with speakers
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
- breakdanceAcrobatic street-style movement
synthpop · new wave · ghetto blaster · legwarmers · neon colors · fanny pack · mullets · arcade · Pac-Man · Atari
retro
Evoking recent past
youth · adolescence · classic · old-school · flashback · soundtrack · bygone era · collectible · iconic · sentimental
running
Swift foot travel
workout · cardio · endorphins · pace · sneakers · athletic · warm-up · cooldown · hydration · stride
innovation
Creating something original
- miniaturizationReducing physical scale significantly
- consumer electronicsDevices for everyday use
- Japanese engineeringTechnical prowess from Japan
transistor · branding · portable electronics · cultural icon · game-changer · mass market · industrial design · product launch
- audio equipmentspeakers, microphone, headphones, amplifier, amplifiers
- 80s NostalgiaCabbage Patch Kids, Care Bears, G.I. Joe, He-Man, Masters of the Universe
- 80s-90s cultureMTV, VHS, cassette tapes, CDs, Nintendo
- audio devicesmicrophone, mic, CD player, iPod, stereo
- obsolete techfloppy disk, VHS, dial-up modem, cassette tape, floppy disks
- obsolete technologyVHS, 8-tracks, VHS tapes, cassette tape, cassette tapes
Walkmanboombox
Portable stereo with speakers
hi-fi system · jukebox · gramophone · Victrola · record player
WalkmanPA system
Amplified announcement network
public address system · loudspeaker · boombox · jukebox · radio broadcast
WalkmaniPod
Cupertino's music device
Spotify · smartphone · streaming service · iPhone · wireless earbuds
- Sony WalkmanPortable cassette audio device