Musical Copyright

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What is the purpose of a musical copyright?

  1. To protect the rights of the composer and publisher

  2. To prevent unauthorized use of the music

  3. To ensure that the music is properly attributed

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A musical copyright protects the rights of the composer and publisher, prevents unauthorized use of the music, and ensures that the music is properly attributed.

What are the exclusive rights granted by a musical copyright?

  1. The right to reproduce the music

  2. The right to distribute the music

  3. The right to perform the music

  4. The right to display the music

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

A musical copyright grants the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display the music.

How long does a musical copyright last?

  1. For the life of the composer plus 50 years

  2. For 70 years after the death of the composer

  3. For 95 years after the publication of the music

  4. For 120 years after the creation of the music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the United States, a musical copyright lasts for 70 years after the death of the composer.

What is a mechanical license?

  1. A license that allows a manufacturer to reproduce a musical composition on a physical medium

  2. A license that allows a broadcaster to perform a musical composition on the radio or television

  3. A license that allows a streaming service to distribute a musical composition online

  4. A license that allows a concert promoter to perform a musical composition live


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mechanical license is a license that allows a manufacturer to reproduce a musical composition on a physical medium, such as a CD or DVD.

What is a synchronization license?

  1. A license that allows a filmmaker to use a musical composition in a film or television show

  2. A license that allows a video game developer to use a musical composition in a video game

  3. A license that allows a commercial producer to use a musical composition in a commercial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A synchronization license is a license that allows a filmmaker, video game developer, or commercial producer to use a musical composition in their work.

What is a public performance license?

  1. A license that allows a concert promoter to perform a musical composition live

  2. A license that allows a broadcaster to perform a musical composition on the radio or television

  3. A license that allows a streaming service to distribute a musical composition online

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A public performance license is a license that allows a concert promoter, broadcaster, or streaming service to perform a musical composition publicly.

What is a compulsory license?

  1. A license that allows a manufacturer to reproduce a musical composition on a physical medium without the permission of the copyright holder

  2. A license that allows a broadcaster to perform a musical composition on the radio or television without the permission of the copyright holder

  3. A license that allows a streaming service to distribute a musical composition online without the permission of the copyright holder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A compulsory license is a license that allows a manufacturer to reproduce a musical composition on a physical medium without the permission of the copyright holder.

What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trademark protects a brand or logo

  3. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trademark lasts for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trademark protects a brand or logo. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trademark lasts for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.

What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a patent protects the idea itself

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a patent protects an invention

  3. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a patent lasts for 20 years

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a patent protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a patent protects an invention. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a patent lasts for 20 years.

What is the difference between a copyright and a trade secret?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trade secret protects the idea itself

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trade secret protects confidential information

  3. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trade secret can last indefinitely

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trade secret protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trade secret protects confidential information. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trade secret can last indefinitely.

What is the Berne Convention?

  1. An international treaty that protects the copyright of literary and artistic works

  2. An international treaty that protects the copyright of musical works

  3. An international treaty that protects the copyright of audiovisual works

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Berne Convention is an international treaty that protects the copyright of literary and artistic works.

What is the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?

  1. A specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with intellectual property

  2. A non-governmental organization that deals with intellectual property

  3. A government agency that deals with intellectual property

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with intellectual property.

What is the Copyright Act?

  1. A law that protects the copyright of literary and artistic works in the United States

  2. A law that protects the copyright of musical works in the United States

  3. A law that protects the copyright of audiovisual works in the United States

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Copyright Act is a law that protects the copyright of literary and artistic works in the United States.

What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?

  1. A law that protects the copyright of digital works in the United States

  2. A law that protects the copyright of musical works in the United States

  3. A law that protects the copyright of audiovisual works in the United States

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a law that protects the copyright of digital works in the United States.

What is the Copyright Office?

  1. A government agency that registers copyrights in the United States

  2. A non-governmental organization that registers copyrights in the United States

  3. A government agency that enforces copyrights in the United States

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Copyright Office is a government agency that registers copyrights in the United States.

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