Music Business Glossary
Contracts & Legal
11 music business terms in Contracts & Legal, explained clearly.
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C3 terms
Compulsory License→
A Compulsory License lets you use a copyrighted work without direct negotiation, provided you meet statutory conditions and pay the required royalty rate.Contracts & Legal
Copyright→
Copyright is a legal right granting creators of original musical and artistic works exclusive control over how their work is used and distributed.Contracts & Legal
Cover Song→
A cover song is a new performance or recording by an artist of a previously recorded, commercially released song written by someone else.Contracts & Legal
S3 terms
Sample→
A Sample (in audio production) is a portion of a pre-existing sound recording or musical composition that is incorporated into a new musical work.Contracts & Legal
Sample Clearance→
Sample Clearance is the legal process of obtaining permission from copyright holders to use a portion of an existing recording or composition in new music.Contracts & Legal
Sync License→
A Sync License grants permission to pair a musical composition or recording with visual media such as film, TV, ads, video games, or online videos.Contracts & Legal