The term 'Recording Medium' refers to the device used to store audio or VIDEO recordings. Common recording mediums include TAPE (4 letters), VIDEOTAPE (9 letters), VIDEO (5 letters), and minidisc (8 letters). TAPE is a magnetic storage medium, usually made of plastic, that is used to store audio recordings. VIDEOTAPE is a type of TAPE used to store VIDEO recordings. VIDEO is a digital storage medium used to store VIDEO recordings. Minidisc is a type of optical disc used to store audio recordings.