To grant permission to use copyrighted music.

To regulate the distribution of music.

To protect the rights of musicians.

To generate revenue for copyright holders.

Mechanical and Synchronization

Public Performance and Mechanical

Synchronization and Print

Mechanical and Print

The Copyright Office

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)

The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA)

Life of the author plus 50 years

Life of the author plus 70 years

Life of the author plus 95 years

Life of the author plus 120 years

The unauthorized use of copyrighted material for educational purposes.

The unauthorized use of copyrighted material for commercial purposes.

The limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

The unauthorized use of copyrighted material for personal use.

To collect and distribute royalties to copyright holders.

To issue music licenses on behalf of copyright holders.

To enforce copyright laws related to music.

To advocate for the rights of musicians.

A compulsory license is granted automatically by law, while a negotiated license is agreed upon between the parties.

A compulsory license is granted by a court, while a negotiated license is agreed upon between the parties.

A compulsory license is granted by the government, while a negotiated license is agreed upon between the parties.

A compulsory license is granted by the copyright holder, while a negotiated license is agreed upon between the parties.

To allow the use of music in audiovisual works.

To allow the use of music in live performances.

To allow the use of music in print publications.

To allow the use of music in mechanical reproductions.

To prevent unauthorized use of their music.

To ensure they receive fair compensation for their work.

To protect their artistic integrity.

All of the above.

To protect their rights and ensure they receive fair compensation for their work.

To avoid legal issues related to copyright infringement.

To make informed decisions about how their music is used.

All of the above.

Films and TV shows

Video games

Commercials

Live performances

All of the above

Public domain works are freely available for use without permission, while copyrighted works require permission for use.

Public domain works are owned by the government, while copyrighted works are owned by individuals or organizations.

Public domain works are no longer protected by copyright, while copyrighted works are still protected.

All of the above.

Legal action, including fines and imprisonment

Loss of reputation and credibility

Financial penalties

All of the above

By registering their copyrights with the Copyright Office

By joining a performing rights organization (PRO)

By negotiating favorable licensing agreements

All of the above

Respecting the rights of copyright holders

Ensuring fair compensation for musicians

Avoiding plagiarism and unauthorized use of music

All of the above