To protect the rights of musicians and composers

To regulate the sale of music

To promote music education

To collect royalties for musical works

The Copyright Office

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

The Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)

The Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC)

A license that allows a manufacturer to produce and sell physical copies of a musical work

A license that allows a broadcaster to play a musical work on the radio or television

A license that allows a digital service provider to stream a musical work online

A license that allows a live performer to perform a musical work in public

A license that allows a filmmaker to use a musical work in a film or television show

A license that allows a video game developer to use a musical work in a video game

A license that allows a commercial producer to use a musical work in a commercial

All of the above

A public performance is performed in a public place, while a private performance is performed in a private place

A public performance is performed for a large audience, while a private performance is performed for a small audience

A public performance is performed for profit, while a private performance is performed for non-profit

All of the above

The performer

The venue owner

The promoter

All of the above

9.1 cents per song

10.5 cents per song

12.5 cents per song

15.0 cents per song

0.0006 cents per stream

0.00075 cents per stream

0.0009 cents per stream

0.0012 cents per stream

A blanket license allows the licensee to use a musical work an unlimited number of times, while a per-use license allows the licensee to use a musical work a limited number of times

A blanket license is more expensive than a per-use license

A blanket license is typically used by large businesses, while a per-use license is typically used by small businesses

All of the above

To allow certain users to use a musical work without having to obtain permission from the copyright holder

To set a maximum price for the use of a musical work

To ensure that royalties are paid to the copyright holder

All of the above

A copyright protects the original expression of an idea, while a music performance right protects the performance of a musical work

A copyright is a federal right, while a music performance right is a state right

A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a music performance right lasts for a shorter period of time

All of the above

They ensure that creators and owners of musical works receive fair compensation for the use of their works

They promote the creation and dissemination of new music

They help to protect the integrity of musical works

All of the above

The rise of digital technology

The global nature of the music industry

The lack of harmonization of music performance rights laws around the world

All of the above

The development of new technologies to track and monitor the use of musical works

The creation of international agreements to harmonize music performance rights laws

The education of creators and owners of musical works about their rights

All of the above

Music Performance Rights will become increasingly important as the music industry continues to evolve

Music Performance Rights will eventually be replaced by new forms of compensation for creators and owners of musical works

Music Performance Rights will remain largely unchanged in the years to come

It is impossible to predict the future of Music Performance Rights