Fundamentals of Music Business - 4.1 Rights, Licenses, & Promises Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed
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Fundamentals Of Music Business - 4.1
Fundamentals of Music Business - 4.1
Rights, Licenses, & Promises Questions
and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025
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What is meant by 'copyright'?
Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of original works exclusive control over the
use and distribution of those...
Fundamentals of Music Business - 4.1
Rights, Licenses, & Promises Questions
and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025
| Already Passed
What is meant by 'copyright'?
✔✔ Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of original works exclusive control over the
use and distribution of those works.
What is a 'license' in the music industry?
✔✔ A license is a legal permission granted by the copyright owner to use their work under
specified conditions.
What is the purpose of a 'mechanical license'?
✔✔ A mechanical license allows the licensee to reproduce and distribute a copyrighted musical
composition in audio format.
What does 'synchronization license' refer to?
✔✔ A synchronization license allows the licensee to use a copyrighted song in combination with
visual media, such as films or commercials.
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,What is a 'performance license'?
✔✔ A performance license permits the public performance of a copyrighted work, typically
obtained from performance rights organizations.
What is the role of a 'performance rights organization (PRO)'?
✔✔ A performance rights organization collects and distributes royalties on behalf of songwriters
and publishers for public performances of their works.
What does 'fair use' mean in the context of copyright?
✔✔ Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without
permission from the copyright owner under certain conditions.
What is the difference between 'exclusive' and 'non-exclusive' licenses?
✔✔ An exclusive license grants the licensee sole rights to use the work, while a non-exclusive
license allows multiple parties to use the same work.
What is a 'sync fee'?
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, ✔✔ A sync fee is the payment made to the copyright owner for the right to use a song in a visual
medium.
What does 'royalty' refer to in the music industry?
✔✔ A royalty is a payment made to copyright owners based on the usage of their music, such as
sales, performances, or licenses.
What is a 'trademark'?
✔✔ A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies and distinguishes a
product or service from others.
What is meant by 'moral rights'?
✔✔ Moral rights are the personal rights of creators to protect their reputation and the integrity of
their work, regardless of copyright ownership.
What is the significance of 'sample clearance'?
✔✔ Sample clearance is the process of obtaining permission to use a portion of a copyrighted
recording in a new work.
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