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A mechanical license allows you to reproduce a musical work in a physical format, while a synchronization license allows you to use the work in a film or television program.

A mechanical license allows you to use a musical work in a live performance, while a synchronization license allows you to use the work in a recording.

A mechanical license allows you to distribute a musical work online, while a synchronization license allows you to use the work in a video game.

A mechanical license allows you to create a derivative work based on a musical work, while a synchronization license allows you to use the work in a commercial.

To promote and distribute musical works

To collect royalties on behalf of songwriters and composers

To negotiate contracts between songwriters and record labels

To manage the rights to musical works

To provide a record of all royalties earned by a musical work

To calculate the amount of royalties owed to a songwriter or composer

To track the sales of a musical work

To determine the copyright status of a musical work

A master recording is a physical recording of a musical work, while a musical composition is the underlying musical work itself.

A master recording is a recording of a live performance, while a musical composition is a recording of a studio performance.

A master recording is a recording of a single song, while a musical composition is a recording of an entire album.

A master recording is a recording of a musical work that is released to the public, while a musical composition is a recording of a musical work that is not released to the public.

To define the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved in a musical transaction

To protect the copyright of a musical work

To ensure that royalties are paid to the songwriter or composer

To prevent unauthorized use of a musical work

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

A copyright protects the physical form of a work, while a trademark protects the intangible form of a work.

A copyright protects the author of a work, while a trademark protects the owner of a work.

A copyright protects the title of a work, while a trademark protects the name of a work.

To grant permission to use a musical work in a specific way

To protect the copyright of a musical work

To ensure that royalties are paid to the songwriter or composer

To prevent unauthorized use of a musical work

A publishing agreement gives the publisher the right to exploit the musical work, while a recording agreement gives the record label the right to exploit the master recording.

A publishing agreement gives the songwriter the right to exploit the musical work, while a recording agreement gives the record label the right to exploit the master recording.

A publishing agreement gives the songwriter the right to exploit the master recording, while a recording agreement gives the record label the right to exploit the musical work.

A publishing agreement gives the publisher the right to exploit the master recording, while a recording agreement gives the songwriter the right to exploit the musical work.

A sample is a short piece of music that is used in another musical work, while an interpolation is a longer piece of music that is used in another musical work.

A sample is a piece of music that is used without permission, while an interpolation is a piece of music that is used with permission.

A sample is a piece of music that is used in a different context than the original work, while an interpolation is a piece of music that is used in the same context as the original work.

A sample is a piece of music that is used to create a new musical work, while an interpolation is a piece of music that is used to дополнить an existing musical work.

To inform the public that the work is protected by copyright

To register the copyright with the Copyright Office

To prevent unauthorized use of the work

To ensure that royalties are paid to the songwriter or composer

A mechanical royalty is paid when a musical work is reproduced in a physical format, while a performance royalty is paid when a musical work is performed in public.

A mechanical royalty is paid when a musical work is distributed online, while a performance royalty is paid when a musical work is performed on the radio.

A mechanical royalty is paid when a musical work is used in a film or television program, while a performance royalty is paid when a musical work is performed in a live concert.

A mechanical royalty is paid when a musical work is used in a video game, while a performance royalty is paid when a musical work is performed in a dance club.

To collect royalties on behalf of songwriters and composers

To distribute royalties to songwriters and composers

To negotiate contracts between songwriters and record labels

To manage the rights to musical works

A music publisher promotes and distributes musical works, while a record label produces and distributes recordings of musical works.

A music publisher collects royalties on behalf of songwriters and composers, while a record label pays royalties to songwriters and composers.

A music publisher negotiates contracts between songwriters and record labels, while a record label negotiates contracts between record labels and distributors.

A music publisher manages the rights to musical works, while a record label manages the rights to recordings of musical works.

To grant permission to use a musical work in a specific way

To protect the copyright of a musical work

To ensure that royalties are paid to the songwriter or composer

To prevent unauthorized use of a musical work